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subdued
adjective
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
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səbˈdud
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adjective
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
“a dim light beside the bed”
adjective
not brilliant or glaring
“the moon cast soft shadows”
adjective
in a softened tone
“hushed voices”
adjective
restrained in style or quality
“a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence”
adjective
quieted and brought under control
“children were subdued and silent”
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Example Sentences
a dim light beside the bed
subdued lights and soft music
the moon cast soft shadows
soft pastel colors
subdued lighting
hushed voices
muted trumpets
a subdued whisper
a quiet reprimand
a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence
children were subdued and silent
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