Skip to main content

subduedquiet and rather reflective or depressed

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: quiet and rather reflective or depressed

Pronunciation (IPA): /səbˈduːd/

Korean meaning: 조용하고 차분한, 침착한

Korean pronunciation: 서브**듀**드

Example Sentences

  • The party was surprisingly subdued after the boss announced layoffs.
  • She painted her room in subdued tones to create a peaceful environment.
  • Even the usually loud restaurant critic was subdued after tasting my cooking.

subdued

ADJECTIVE

//səbˈduːd//

quiet and rather reflective or depressed

subdued concept
💡 Concept

a young person sits curled up in a large armchair, holding an open book but gazing thoughtfully out a nearby window. Their posture is relaxed and introspective, with their chin resting gently on their hand. Earlier excitement from finding the perfect book has settled into peaceful contemplation. The initial energy has transformed into calm reflection as they process what they're reading. A librarian walks quietly past, moving softly to maintain the peaceful atmosphere. Other readers nearby also sit in similar quiet, thoughtful poses throughout the space. someone in a quiet and rather reflective state

Sign up free to see all content

Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!

Start for Free

Sign up free to see all content

Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!

Start for Free

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/səbˈduːd/
🇬🇧 UK/səbˈdjuːd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixsub--
Rootdue
Suffix--d

Origin

From Latin subducere, meaning 'to draw or lead from below.' The word evolved to mean 'to bring under control' or 'to tone down.'

Sign up free to see all content

Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!

Start for Free

🎵Rhyme

viewedrenewedpursued
viewed
renewed
pursued

Sign up free to see all content

Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!

Start for Free

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The party was surprisingly subdued after the boss announced layoffs.

She painted her room in subdued tones to create a peaceful environment.

😄 Fun example

Even the usually loud restaurant critic was subdued after tasting my cooking.

The subdued economic growth disappointed investors.

Sign up free to see all content

Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!

Start for Free

📚Related Words

Synonyms

quietcalmrestrainedmutedgentle

Antonyms

loudbrightvivid

Related

subduesuppressmoderatetempered