: lacking in vitality, intensity, or strength
subdued colors
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She spoke in a subdued voice.
The color in the lobby is subdued.
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So far, with real estate prices under pressure [in China], confidence in Chinese market remains subdued.
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Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The story layouts reproduced in the volume include some eye-popping examples, along with some that are more subdued, even elegant.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
From overly decorative finishes to color schemes that clash with today’s more subdued aesthetics, these once-popular design trends now look far from iconic.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Here, the spa is much smaller and more subdued in design, although the same treatments are offered.
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Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The story layouts reproduced in the volume include some eye-popping examples, along with some that are more subdued, even elegant.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
From overly decorative finishes to color schemes that clash with today’s more subdued aesthetics, these once-popular design trends now look far from iconic.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Here, the spa is much smaller and more subdued in design, although the same treatments are offered.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 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 26 Apr. 2026.
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