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subdued
adjective
1 subdued
In a softened tone:
— A subdued whisper.
synonyms: hushed, muted, quiet.
Roget 826:
inexcitable†,
unexcitable;
imperturbable;
unsusceptible
etc.
(insensible)
823;
unpassionate†,
dispassionate;
cold-blooded,
irritable;
enduring
etc.
v.;
stoical,
Platonic,
philosophic,
staid,
stayed;
sober,
sober minded;
grave;
sober as a judge,
grave as a judge;
sedate,
demure,
cool-headed.
easy-going,
peaceful,
placid,
calm;
quiet as a mouse;
tranquil,
serene;
cool as a cucumber,
cool as a custard;
undemonstrative.
temperate
etc.
(moderate)
174;
composed,
collected;
unexcited,
unstirred,
unruffled,
undisturbed,
unperturbed,
unimpassioned;
unoffended†;
unresisting.
meek,
tolerant;
patient,
patient as Job;
submissive
etc.
725;
tame;
content,
resigned,
chastened,
subdued,
lamblike†;
gentle as a lamb;
suaviter in modo [Lat.];
mild as mothers milk;
soft as peppermint;
armed with patience,
bearing with,
clement,
long-suffering.
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Polish: spokojny, spokojniutki
2 subdued
3 subdued
Quieted and brought under control.
4 subdued
Not brilliant or glaring:
— Subdued lighting.
synonym: soft.
Polish: subtelny, łagodny, delikatny, miękki
5 subdued
Lacking in light; not bright or harsh:
— Subdued lights and soft music.
synonym: dim.
Polish: przyćmiony, mroczny
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