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subdued(dictionary)

subdued (iou)



subdued adjective. L16.
[from SUBDUE + -ED1.]
That has been subdued; reduced in or lacking intensity, force, or vividness; understated, restrained; soft, quiet.
I. Murdoch Millie had been of late..more subdued, less boisterous. San Diego The subdued..surroundings of this elegant French restaurant soothe patrons. L.A. Style Simple dressingunderstated yet strong clothes in subdued colors.
subduedly adverb M19.
subduedness noun E19.