Meaning & use
subdued
Quiet, restrained, or lacking in intensity, energy, or brightness.
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The room fell subdued after the sudden announcement of the layoffs.
The gallery used subdued lighting to keep attention on the paintings.
A note on using this word
Subdued can describe mood, sound, light, or color, always implying something toned down from its usual intensity.
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