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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1. Chen Zhizhong:

   The problem with this market is that there's no fresh money flowing in, the MSCI move could affect Hong Kong stocks negatively; foreign interest in Hong Kong stocks is subdued by an expected Fed rate hike later this year; and mainland investors are looking on the sidelines amid political uncertainty.

2. Gregory Whiteley:

   The fall in inflation expectations is genuine, reflecting falling commodity prices - especially in energy, (with) dollar strength restraining import prices - and ongoing subdued wage growth, the long TIPS trades have been losers all year.

3. Jean Rostand:

   Beauty in art is often nothing but ugliness subdued.

4. Chen Zhizhong:

   The reaction in Hong Kong to the premier's remarks is much more subdued, as the main theme here is the strengthening U.S. dollar.

5. John Daly:

   I drove it well, hit irons well, it was one of those rounds. I have five gimmes for birdies, made a couple of par putts. I was never in any trouble. I can't remember any day when Pebble was so subdued. The whole course looked like a postcard. Ever since I've been a pro, I've never seen it look that pretty.