subdued
adjective
1. in a softened tone
- a subdued whisper
Similar word(s): soft, hushed, muted, quiet
2. restrained in style or quality
Similar word(s): restrained
3. quieted and brought under control
- children were subdued and silent
Similar word(s): tame
4. not brilliant or glaring
- subdued lighting
5. lacking in light; not bright or harsh
- subdued lights and soft music
Sentences with subdued as an adjective:
- he is subdued after the disagreement last night.
- the colour scheme used for this room is subdued.
verb
1. simple past tense and past participle of subdue
- He subdued the dog yesterday.