Meaning of SUBDUED
| Pronunciation: | | sub'dood
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- [adj] lacking in light; not bright or harsh; "a dim light beside the bed"; "subdued lights and soft music"
- [adj] overpowered and subjugated as by military force
- [adj] in a softened tone; "hushed voices"; "muted trumpets"; "a subdued whisper"; "a quiet reprimand"
- [adj] restrained in style or quality; "a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence"
- [adj] quieted and brought under control; "children were subdued and silent"
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| | Synonyms: | | dark, dim, hushed, low-key, low-keyed, muted, quiet, restrained, soft, tame |
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| | Antonyms: | | unsubdued | | |
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| | Definition: | | \Sub*dued"\, a.
1. Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.
2. Not glaring in color; soft in tone.
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