Pronunciation: /səbˈdud/
verb past participle of subdue
A1 The teacher subdued the noisy classroom by clapping her hands.
A2 The security guard subdued the thief before he could escape.
B1 The police subdued the rioters with tear gas and water cannons.
B2 The negotiator subdued the tense situation by calmly talking to both parties.
C1 The diplomat subdued the escalating conflict through diplomatic negotiations.
C2 The leader subdued the rebellion by addressing the underlying grievances of the people.
adjective having been made less intense, loud, or violent
A1 The room was decorated in subdued colors.
A2 She spoke in a subdued voice so as not to wake the baby.
B1 The subdued lighting in the restaurant created a cozy atmosphere.
B2 The subdued reaction from the audience indicated their disappointment.
C1 His subdued demeanor masked the turmoil he was feeling inside.
C2 The artist's use of subdued tones in the painting added a sense of mystery and depth.
formal The subdued lighting in the restaurant created a cozy atmosphere.
informal She spoke in a subdued tone so as not to disturb the others.
slang The party was pretty subdued, not much excitement going on.
figurative His enthusiasm for the project was subdued after receiving negative feedback.
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