Subdued meaning

What does “subdued” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“subdued” is an adjective with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: in a softened tone.

subdued

in a softened tone
“hushed voices”
“muted trumpets”
Synonymshushed muted quiet
restrained in style or quality
“a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence”
Synonymslow-key low-keyed
quieted and brought under control
“children were subdued and silent”
not brilliant or glaring
“the moon cast soft shadows”
“soft pastel colors”
Synonymssoft
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
“a dim light beside the bed”
“subdued lights and soft music”
Synonymsdim

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University