subdued

UK /səbˈdud/ US /səbˈdud/
adj 3

Definitions

adj

1

Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive.

He is subdued after the disagreement last night.

I pray you in your Letters, / When you ſhall theſe vnluckie deeds relate, / Speake of me, as I am. […] / Of one, whoſe ſubdu'd Eyes, / Albeit un-vsed to the melting moode, / Drops teares as faſt as the Arabian Trees / Their Medicinable gumme.

2

Not glaring in color; soft and light in tone.

The colour scheme used for this room is subdued.

3

Reduced in intensity or strength; toned down.

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