| Main Entry: |
subdued |
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
quiet, controlled |
Synonyms: |
chastened,
crestfallen,
dejected,
dim,
domestic, domesticated, down in the mouth, downcast,
grave, hushed, inobtrusive, low-key,
mellow*, moderated, muted,
neutral, out of spirits, repentant, repressed,
restrained,
sad,
serious, shaded,
sober,
soft, softened,
solemn,
submissive,
subtle,
tasteful, tempered, toned down,
unobtrusive
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Antonyms: |
aroused, boisterous, communicative, excited, roused, talkative, uncontrolled
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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