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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Simple pews take up a small portion of the subdued space, whose altar is backed by a bright window framing a centuries-old sculpture of the Virgin and Christ Child.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oil markets have been relatively subdued considering the escalating conflict, in part because global consumers are well sated.

From The Wall Street Journal

After taking a train home to her native Hebei province, Beijing resident Hua Lei told AFP she would observe a subdued festive season.

From Barron's

After a subdued day of market action on Monday as investors digested the rising conflict in the Middle East, Tuesday brought a different tone.

From Barron's

The 40-year-old said she had made a trip to the mall on Monday, saying while the atmosphere was "a bit subdued" it was busy.

From BBC

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