: 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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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
The piece was designed with three-dimensional voluminous handmade flowers over the entirety of the jacket, creating a lavish textural display and adding a touch of femininity to the more subdued elements of her attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Dec. 2025
This time around, Harmon said, her interpretation of Angelica is more subdued.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 2 Dec. 2025
The modern rooms are awash in a calming, subdued palette, with furnishings from Irish designers.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
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 8 Dec. 2025.
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