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subdued

/səbˈdud/adjective2 syllables

Subdued means: in a softened tone.

Synonyms for subdued11

adjective, as in in a softened tone

hushed, muted, quiet, soft

adjective, as in restrained in style or quality

low-key, low-keyed, restrained

adjective, as in not brilliant or glaring

soft, dull

adjective, as in lacking in light; not bright or harsh

dim, dark

adjective, as in quieted and brought under control

tame

What does subdued mean?5

adjective

1

in a softened tone“hushed voices”

2

restrained in style or quality“a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence”

3

not brilliant or glaring“the moon cast soft shadows”

4

lacking in light; not bright or harsh“a dim light beside the bed”

5

quieted and brought under control“children were subdued and silent”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with subdued?31

two syllables

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All 31 rhymes for subdued, grouped by syllable

Subdued in a sentence

  • Daniel became unresponsive minutes after being subdued by the cops.Amastan
  • Subdued girls are generally the prettiest I reckon. The loud, bustling ones are awful.Lachy
  • We danced in the subdued lighting.CM
  • Man can be subdued through fear.marcelostockle
  • Dan was subdued by the police before he could light a match and set himself on fire.Amastan
  • Daniel was subdued by the cops.Amastan
  • Claudio's fear has subdued a little bit.Amastan
  • My jaws have returned to their usual English expression of subdued agony and intense gloom.mailohilohi

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