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Definitions

subdued

[suhb-dood, -dyood] / səbˈdud, -ˈdyud /
ADJECTIVE
quiet, controlled
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hushed low-key mellow muted restrained sober solemn unobtrusive
STRONG
chastened dejected dim domesticated grave moderated repressed shaded softened tempered
WEAK
crestfallen domestic down in the mouth downcast inobtrusive neutral out of spirits repentant sad serious soft submissive subtle tasteful toned-down
Antonyms
STRONG
cheerful happy
WEAK
aroused boisterous communicative excited roused talkative uncontrolled

Example Sentences

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But those moves were more subdued than the stock market rally, and particularly the rebound in tech names.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Bitcoin rose 3% to $68,721, and Ethereum gained 4.2%, yet these moves were more subdued than the stock market rally.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The combination of rising inflation and subdued economic activity present a challenge for the ECB, said Diego Iscaro, head of European economics at S&P Global Market Intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The men's national team have previously stuck to the more subdued navy blue shirt and white shorts during previous World Cup campaigns.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

But lately, the sister was not casting her mirthless smile in the direction of the probationers, nor speaking to them in the subdued voice that gave them such terrors.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.