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subdued
—subdued /səbˈdjuːd/ aep /-ˈduːd/
Ⅰ adjective (MOOD) ► F0 If a person is subdued, they are not as happy as usual or they are quieter than usual: » He seemed a bit subdued at lunch - is he all right?Thesaurus+: ↑Not saying much , ↑Blunt and direct in speech and behaviour , ↑Not being friendly , ↑Digressing and being indirect or evasive
Ⅱ adjective (NOT STRONG) 1 F0 If a colour or light is subdued, it is not very bright: » subdued lightingThesaurus+: ↑Darkness and becoming darkThesaurus+: ↑Pale and colourless and causing colour to fade2 F0 If a noise is subdued, it is not loud: » subdued laughter/cheersThesaurus+: ↑Silence and quiet |