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subdued

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subdued in WordNet English dictionary

adjective
  1. lacking in light; not bright or harsh
    "a dim light beside the bed"; "subdued lights and soft music"
    dim  subdued 
  2. in a softened tone
    "hushed voices"; "muted trumpets"; "a subdued whisper"; "a quiet reprimand"
    hushed  muted  subdued  quiet 
  3. restrained in style or quality
    "a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence"
    low-key  low-keyed  subdued 
  4. not brilliant or glaring
    "the moon cast soft shadows"; "soft pastel colors"; "subdued lighting"
    soft  subdued 
  5. quieted and brought under control
    "children were subdued and silent"
    subdued 
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