Definitions

subdued

[suhb-dood, -dyood] / səbˈdud, -ˈdyud /

ADJECTIVE

quiet, controlled

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hushed low-key mellow muted restrained sober solemn unobtrusive

STRONG

chastened dejected dim domesticated grave moderated repressed shaded softened tempered

WEAK

crestfallen domestic down in the mouth downcast inobtrusive neutral out of spirits repentant sad serious soft submissive subtle tasteful toned-down

Antonyms

STRONG

cheerful happy

WEAK

aroused boisterous communicative excited roused talkative uncontrolled

Example Sentences

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Business spending also has been relatively subdued, particularly in industries exposed to the shift toward protectionist trade policies by the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal

The pixies were more subdued, and they began building nests for their winter sleep.

From Literature

The group added that "while China remains a market with long-term growth potential, demand there remained extremely subdued in line with other luxury automotive peers".

From Barron's

A spokesperson for Aston Martin said US tariffs had been "extremely disruptive" and demand had also been "extremely subdued" in China, the world's biggest auto market.

From BBC

They add that the overall macro backdrop also looks likely to be a headwind as interest rates move higher amid already subdued consumer confidence.

From The Wall Street Journal

subdued

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