adj. 25B6; adjective
Lewis's subdued air : SOMBRE, low-spirited, downcast, sad, dejected, depressed, gloomy, despondent, dispirited, disheartened, forlorn, woebegone; withdrawn, preoccupied; informal down in the mouth, down in the dumps, in the doldrums.
subdued voices : HUSHED, muted, quiet, low, soft, faint, muffled, indistinct.
subdued light : DIM, muted, softened, soft, lowered, subtle.
cheerful, bright.