Definition of subdued Subdued

/sʌbduˈd/ - [subdud] - sub•dued

We found 11 definitions of subdued from 4 different sources.

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What does subdued mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

subdued - quieted and brought under control; "children were subdued and silent"
  tame flat and uninspiring
subdued - lacking in light; not bright or harsh; "a dim light beside the bed"; "subdued lights and soft music"
  dim
  dark not giving performances; closed; "the theater is dark on Mondays"
subdued - not brilliant or glaring; "the moon cast soft shadows"; "soft pastel colors"; "subdued lighting"
  soft
  dull (of business) not active or brisk; "business is dull (or slow)"; "a sluggish market"
subdued - in a softened tone; "hushed voices"; "muted trumpets"; "a subdued whisper"; "a quiet reprimand"
  hushed, muted, quiet
  soft not brilliant or glaring; "the moon cast soft shadows"; "soft pastel colors"; "subdued lighting"
subdued - restrained in style or quality; "a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence"
  low-key, low-keyed
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • subdued (Adjective)
    Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.
  • subdued (Adjective)
    Not glaring in color; soft and light in tone.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • subdued (imp. & p. p.)
    of Subdue
  • subdued (a.)
    Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.
  • subdued (a.)
    Not glaring in color; soft in tone.

Part of speech

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  • subdued, verb, past participle of subdue (infinitive).
  • subdued, verb, past simple of subdue (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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