: lacking in vitality, intensity, or strength
subdued colors
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Examples of subdued in a Sentence
She spoke in a subdued voice.
The color in the lobby is subdued.
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The bright blue adds a bright pop of color while maintaining a subdued nautical feel.
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Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Sep. 2024
The liquid metal look is a more subdued way to embrace the chunky earring trend.
—Anika Ljung, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024
When the Port of Portland announced in 2013 that a more subdued mossy green would replace the whimsical teal, the carpet was posthumously propelled to a cult symbol—soon adorning products ranging from craft beer to Adidas sneakers.
—Jd Shadel, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2024
The nearly 5% decline in the stock is all about the company’s more subdued outlook.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 July 2024
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Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Sep. 2024
The liquid metal look is a more subdued way to embrace the chunky earring trend.
—Anika Ljung, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024
When the Port of Portland announced in 2013 that a more subdued mossy green would replace the whimsical teal, the carpet was posthumously propelled to a cult symbol—soon adorning products ranging from craft beer to Adidas sneakers.
—Jd Shadel, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2024
The nearly 5% decline in the stock is all about the company’s more subdued outlook.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 July 2024
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“Subdued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subdued. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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