subdued, adj.
freq. cnt. 5
freq. cnt. 5
in a softened tone
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
hushed muted quiet subdued
sample sentences
"hushed voices""muted trumpets"
"a subdued whisper"
"a quiet reprimand"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
similar to
restrained in style or quality
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
low-key low-keyed subdued
sample sentences
"a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence"
semantic pointers
similar to
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4
dim subdued
sample sentences
"a dim light beside the bed""subdued lights and soft music"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
similar to
not brilliant or glaring
<adj.all>
soft subdued
sample sentences
"the moon cast soft shadows""soft pastel colors"
"subdued lighting"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
similar to
quieted and brought under control
<adj.all>
subdued
sample sentences
"children were subdued and silent"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
similar to