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subdued

/səbdˈud/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

  1. in a softened tone
    “hushed voices”
  2. restrained in style or quality
    “a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence”
  3. quieted and brought under control
    “children were subdued and silent”
  4. not brilliant or glaring
    “the moon cast soft shadows”
  5. lacking in light; not bright or harsh
    “a dim light beside the bed”

Synonyms for subdued

Words that rhyme with subdued

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