SUBDUED


Meaning of SUBDUED in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ səbdju:d, AM -du:d ]

1.

Someone who is subdued is very quiet, often because they are sad or worried about something.

The audience are strangely subdued, clapping politely after each song.

ADJ

2.

Subdued sounds are not very loud.

The conversation around them was resumed, but in subdued tones.

ADJ

3.

Subdued lights or colours are not very bright.

The lighting was subdued.

ADJ

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