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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It was a subdued celebration scene following the final out in which star pitcher Logan Schmidt made his first ever relief appearance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Equity-only put-call ratios have become subdued this week due to heavy call buying.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Electrification of vehicles and home heating is pushing up total power demand for the first time in decades, and stock valuations remain relatively subdued.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Hamilton's team-mate Leclerc took fourth after a subdued weekend, and a race in which he had a massive moment out of the final chicane but managed to hold the car without spinning.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

There was a bit of blue light seeping in the windows and a red emergency exit thing going on by the doors, but what really powered the place were the previously subdued altar candles.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

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