: 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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The subdued nature of this wine is very inviting, and the varietal character is spot on without announcing itself.
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Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Prior to that, the castle had a more classical look, with creams and grays and blue accents that were more subdued than the current shades in use.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
The subdued look was hand-crafted, and took over 300 hour to make.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
The pike seemed subdued and ready to come aboard.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Aug. 2025
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Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Prior to that, the castle had a more classical look, with creams and grays and blue accents that were more subdued than the current shades in use.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
The subdued look was hand-crafted, and took over 300 hour to make.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
The pike seemed subdued and ready to come aboard.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Aug. 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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