subdued
pronunciation
How to pronounce subdued in British English:
UK [səbˈdju:d]
How to pronounce subdued in American English:
US [səbˈdud]
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- Adjective:
- in a softened tone
- restrained in style or quality
- quieted and brought under control
- lacking in light; not bright or harsh
Word Origin
- subdued (adj.)
- c. 1600, "subjugated," past participle adjective from subdue. Meaning "calmed down, reduced in intensity" is recorded from 1822.
Example
- 1. The palette , naturally , should be subdued .
- 2. Mr. porter subdued him with a gun .
- 3. They are not subdued systems , that is , they are not unconditionally obedient to outside determinations .
- 4. Despite higher consumer prices in america and the euro area , wage growth has remained subdued and real wages have fallen , which has prevented inflation from becoming entrenched .
- 5. Among the schmaltzy watercolors was a subdued landscape with aung san suu kyi 's face in the corner .