: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Dain Susman The team didn’t look too far for remodeling inspiration—Jin says the existing house and its subdued material palette was the primary source.
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Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Subtle Shade Difference To create a more subdued contrast, choose an exterior trim color a few shades lighter or darker than your siding color.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
Stocks wrapped up a monster first quarter on a subdued note Thursday, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting double-digit gains the first three months of 2024 — powered by investors’ optimism about the state of the economy.
—Aaron Gregg, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
In its place, a subdued but pervasive weariness took hold.
—Christina Knight, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2024
The movie, about the inspirational bond formed between a dog and a group of professional adventurers, is pacing to earn $4.5 million in its second outing for a subdued domestic total of $14.3 million.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2024
There is a subdued, unshowy but profound beauty to Hawes’ work.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2024
She’s wrapped in a gauzy shawl and curled up barefoot on a couch, far more subdued and cordial in person than her feisty persona, both onscreen and online, might suggest.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2024
From investors’ relatively subdued sentiment levels to rising productivity and the fundamental strength of Big Tech leadership, this isn’t a bubble just yet.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 11 Mar. 2024
Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Subtle Shade Difference To create a more subdued contrast, choose an exterior trim color a few shades lighter or darker than your siding color.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
Stocks wrapped up a monster first quarter on a subdued note Thursday, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting double-digit gains the first three months of 2024 — powered by investors’ optimism about the state of the economy.
—Aaron Gregg, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
In its place, a subdued but pervasive weariness took hold.
—Christina Knight, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2024
The movie, about the inspirational bond formed between a dog and a group of professional adventurers, is pacing to earn $4.5 million in its second outing for a subdued domestic total of $14.3 million.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2024
There is a subdued, unshowy but profound beauty to Hawes’ work.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2024
She’s wrapped in a gauzy shawl and curled up barefoot on a couch, far more subdued and cordial in person than her feisty persona, both onscreen and online, might suggest.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2024
From investors’ relatively subdued sentiment levels to rising productivity and the fundamental strength of Big Tech leadership, this isn’t a bubble just yet.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 11 Mar. 2024
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“Subdued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subdued. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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