: 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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That path made for a decidedly different feel at Galen Center on Sunday, as the team traded the huge selection show celebration from last season for a more intimate, subdued set-up in a small room.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
But, Wells has been more subdued.
—ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
But momentum has shifted to Jordan in the closing weeks, thanks to his more subdued affect on the red carpets and a triumphant win at the Actor Awards earlier this month.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
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—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
But, Wells has been more subdued.
—ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
But momentum has shifted to Jordan in the closing weeks, thanks to his more subdued affect on the red carpets and a triumphant win at the Actor Awards earlier this month.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Genimo Outdoor Area Rug For a rug that’s elegant but more subdued, look no further than this option from Genimo.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 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 Mar. 2026.
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