Synonyms for subdued
səbˈdud, -ˈdyudsub·dued

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1. hushed, muted, subdued, quietadjective

   in a softened tone

   "hushed voices"; "muted trumpets"; "a subdued whisper"; "a quiet reprimand"

   Synonyms:
   smooth, low-key, dull, dim, placid, hushed, restrained, muted, tranquil, soft, still, unruffled, quiet, low-keyed, muffled, softened

   Antonyms:
   wild, loud, light, unrestrained, bright

2. low-key, low-keyed, subduedadjective

   restrained in style or quality

   "a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence"

   Synonyms:
   low-key, hushed, soft, low-keyed, dim, muted, quiet

   Antonyms:
   wild, unrestrained, light, loud, bright

3. subduedadjective

   quieted and brought under control

   "children were subdued and silent"

   Synonyms:
   muted, low-keyed, low-key, quiet, hushed, soft, dim

   Antonyms:
   unrestrained, loud, light, bright, wild

4. soft, subduedadjective

   not brilliant or glaring

   "the moon cast soft shadows"; "soft pastel colors"; "subdued lighting"

   Synonyms:
   cushy, indulgent, low-key, hushed, mild, piano, balmy, dim, easy, voiced, soft, delicate, quiet, flabby, lenient, diffuse, flaccid, muted, low-keyed, gentle, sonant, easygoing, diffused

   Antonyms:
   bright, wild, loud, light, unrestrained

5. dim, subduedadjective

   lacking in light; not bright or harsh

   "a dim light beside the bed"; "subdued lights and soft music"

   Synonyms:
   dull, low-key, hushed, dumb, dense, dim, muted, soft, dimmed, black, quiet, vague, low-keyed, faint, wispy, obtuse, shadowy, bleak, slow

   Antonyms:
   loud, light, bright, wild, unrestrained

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1. subduedadjective

   Synonyms:
   vanquished, conquered, submissive, tame

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How to use subdued in a sentence?

1. Tim Durbin:

   People here like proof and anything less than that is suspect, there would certainly be lots of talk about him after he left, but the talk would be subdued and the laughter would be gentle.

2. Per Hammarlund:

   The mood is pretty subdued, partly because of Italy – that would have a dampening effect on growth in Europe, and that is weighing on market sentiment, the other factor is the announcement by Trump that they are planning to put tariffs on some Chinese goods - that came as a surprise too given that the last sign from the administration was that they are negotiating with China.

3. Washington Irving:

   Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortunes; but great minds rise above them.

4. Ioan Smith:

   Weakness in China's economy isn't new... but China's reaction function seems limited at this stage. They have to focus on weakening the currency, rather than adopting the massive stimulus that some might hope and pray for, we may see subdued commodity prices and therefore continued weakness in the commodity-related names.

5. Stephen Brennock:

   Oil prices should eventually resume their upward journey but it will be a subdued affair with the huge stock overhang tempering gains until the end of next year at the very least.