Subdued

Pronunciation: /səbˈduːd/

Subdued (adjective)

  1. Not loud or bright; gentle and calm.
  2. Showing little emotion or excitement.
  3. Reduced in strength or intensity.

Examples

  • The room was filled with a subdued atmosphere.
  • Her voice was subdued during the meeting.

Common collocations: subdued lighting, subdued tone, subdued reaction, subdued manner, subdued colors

Synonyms of Subdued

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Subdued

  • when describing increasing intensity
  • when describing emotional states