: 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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What resulted was a more subdued color version of the original neon decor.
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Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
After gathering feedback from residents and shooting victims, the city ultimately decided that two locations, with a more subdued site at Port Clinton and a much more immersive site at the current location of the temporary memorial, were the best path forward.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Asia and the Americas drove the growth, while EMEA was weaker, still affected by subdued traffic.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Speaking in a subdued voice, Jackson reminded the young activists leading a protest march that their cause was just.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
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Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
After gathering feedback from residents and shooting victims, the city ultimately decided that two locations, with a more subdued site at Port Clinton and a much more immersive site at the current location of the temporary memorial, were the best path forward.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Asia and the Americas drove the growth, while EMEA was weaker, still affected by subdued traffic.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Speaking in a subdued voice, Jackson reminded the young activists leading a protest march that their cause was just.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
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 6 Mar. 2026.
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