Subdued
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səbˈdud/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Subdued is an adjective meaning Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive.
Meaning
Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive.
More Meanings
- Not glaring in color; soft and light in tone.
- Reduced in intensity or strength; toned down.
- simple past and past participle of subdue
Example Sentences
He subdued the dog yesterday.
He is subdued after the disagreement last night.
The colour scheme used for this room is subdued.
I pray you in your Letters, / When you ſhall theſe vnluckie deeds relate, / Speake of me, as I am. […] / Of one, whoſe ſubdu'd Eyes, / Albeit un-vsed to the melting moode, / Drops teares as faſt as the Arabian Trees / Their Medicinable gumme.
Word Forms
- subdood
Synonyms for subdued
Depending on context, synonyms include soft, dark, restrained, dim, muted, hushed.
Antonyms for subdued
Common opposites include unsubdued.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include restrained, soft, dark, tame, low-keyed, hushed.
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