Associations to the word «Subdued»

Wiktionary

SUBDUED, adjective. Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.
SUBDUED, adjective. Not glaring in color; soft and light in tone.
SUBDUED, verb. Simple past tense and past participle of subdue

Dictionary definition

SUBDUED, adjective. In a softened tone; "hushed voices"; "muted trumpets"; "a subdued whisper"; "a quiet reprimand".
SUBDUED, adjective. Restrained in style or quality; "a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence".
SUBDUED, adjective. Quieted and brought under control; "children were subdued and silent".
SUBDUED, adjective. Not brilliant or glaring; "the moon cast soft shadows"; "soft pastel colors"; "subdued lighting".
SUBDUED, adjective. Lacking in light; not bright or harsh; "a dim light beside the bed"; "subdued lights and soft music".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy