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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With private investment subdued, SOEs have taken the lead on capital expenditure in energy, transport, utilities, and advanced manufacturing.

From Barron's

But one shopper from Glasgow said she preferred the more subdued Boxing Day atmosphere.

From BBC

But in recent years, the country’s military has subdued many groups and the Philippine government has said there is no evidence the Akrams received military training in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal

Economic data flow is likely to be very subdued during the next two weeks due to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, two members of CBA’s Global Economic & Markets Research say in a research report.

From The Wall Street Journal

Crawley brought up a well deserved 50 and with an uncharacteristically subdued Brook began a rebuild before his partner badly mistimed a reverse sweep and was bowled by a classic Lyon off-break.

From Barron's

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