Comparative for not excessively showy or lively
“At this end of the island, sunset watching was a more quiet, subdued affair.”
Comparative for not glaring or vibrant
“I sat in a chair in a room with subdued light, closed my eyes, and focused.”
Comparative for low in volume
“The conversation around them resumed, but in subdued tones.”
Comparative for characterized by relative sadness or gloom
“Everyone was feeling rather subdued because of Salvatore's deterioration.”
Comparative for made submissive, especially through coercion or force
“St George then accompanies the princess as she leads the subdued beast towards the city.”
Comparative for expressing subtlety of a particular quality as opposed to intense
Comparative for having been subjected to oppression
Comparative for prevented from fully growing or developing
(of colours) Comparative for having a restrained or non-vibrant quality
Comparative for showing little enthusiasm
Comparative for lacking energy, drive, motivation or enthusiasm
Comparative for having a plain and unadorned appearance
Comparative for mentally or emotionally demoralized
Comparative for serious or solemn in manner or appearance
Comparative for gentle or pacific in nature or demeanor
Comparative for abstaining from extramarital, or from all, amorous relations
Comparative for lacking in spirit, energy or enthusiasm
Comparative for refraining from speech
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