Synonyms for subdued
səbˈdud, -ˈdyudsub·dued

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1. hushed, muted, subdued, quietadjective

   in a softened tone

   "hushed voices"; "muted trumpets"; "a subdued whisper"; "a quiet reprimand"

   Synonyms:
   smooth, low-key, dull, dim, placid, hushed, restrained, muted, tranquil, soft, still, unruffled, quiet, low-keyed, muffled, softened

   Antonyms:
   wild, loud, light, unrestrained, bright

2. low-key, low-keyed, subduedadjective

   restrained in style or quality

   "a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence"

   Synonyms:
   low-key, hushed, soft, low-keyed, dim, muted, quiet

   Antonyms:
   wild, unrestrained, light, loud, bright

3. subduedadjective

   quieted and brought under control

   "children were subdued and silent"

   Synonyms:
   muted, low-keyed, low-key, quiet, hushed, soft, dim

   Antonyms:
   unrestrained, loud, light, bright, wild

4. soft, subduedadjective

   not brilliant or glaring

   "the moon cast soft shadows"; "soft pastel colors"; "subdued lighting"

   Synonyms:
   cushy, indulgent, low-key, hushed, mild, piano, balmy, dim, easy, voiced, soft, delicate, quiet, flabby, lenient, diffuse, flaccid, muted, low-keyed, gentle, sonant, easygoing, diffused

   Antonyms:
   bright, wild, loud, light, unrestrained

5. dim, subduedadjective

   lacking in light; not bright or harsh

   "a dim light beside the bed"; "subdued lights and soft music"

   Synonyms:
   dull, low-key, hushed, dumb, dense, dim, muted, soft, dimmed, black, quiet, vague, low-keyed, faint, wispy, obtuse, shadowy, bleak, slow

   Antonyms:
   loud, light, bright, wild, unrestrained

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1. subduedadjective

   Synonyms:
   vanquished, conquered, submissive, tame

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How to use subdued in a sentence?

1. Stephen Casey:

   You now have lower leverage with lower interest costs, which will keep defaults more subdued than you otherwise would have seen.

2. Chen Zhizhong:

   The problem with this market is that there's no fresh money flowing in, the MSCI move could affect Hong Kong stocks negatively; foreign interest in Hong Kong stocks is subdued by an expected Fed rate hike later this year; and mainland investors are looking on the sidelines amid political uncertainty.

3. Per Hammarlund:

   The mood is pretty subdued, partly because of Italy – that would have a dampening effect on growth in Europe, and that is weighing on market sentiment, the other factor is the announcement by Trump that they are planning to put tariffs on some Chinese goods - that came as a surprise too given that the last sign from the administration was that they are negotiating with China.

4. Ryan Ykoruk:

   Instead of flailing away, he was quiet and subdued, and gave them hugs and shook their hands. He demonstrated exactly what the kids needed.

5. Stephen Brennock:

   Oil prices should eventually resume their upward journey but it will be a subdued affair with the huge stock overhang tempering gains until the end of next year at the very least.