: lacking in vitality, intensity, or strength
subdued colors
Examples of subdued in a Sentence
She spoke in a subdued voice.
The color in the lobby is subdued.
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Fernandez decorated the home’s interiors with a warm, subdued palette to give the place a serene family-friendly vibe.
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Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
Our second club gig was much more subdued.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Evocative animation, with subdued blue hues and soft lighting, conveys the flirtatiousness of their rapid connection in a scene where the two swim together in a pool at night.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
While Sarah Paulson brought a pop of color, Naomi Watts and Niecy Nash-Betts opted for subdued tones in red and black.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
Our second club gig was much more subdued.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Evocative animation, with subdued blue hues and soft lighting, conveys the flirtatiousness of their rapid connection in a scene where the two swim together in a pool at night.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
While Sarah Paulson brought a pop of color, Naomi Watts and Niecy Nash-Betts opted for subdued tones in red and black.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for subdued
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“Subdued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subdued. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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