subdued
adjective
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- verb
- adjective
- adverb
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Senses
Sense 1 adjective
in a softened tone
hushed voices
Related & opposite
- subduedness derivation
- soft similar to
Sense 2 adjective
restrained in style or quality
a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence
Related & opposite
- restrained similar to
Sense 3 adjective
quieted and brought under control
children were subdued and silent
Related & opposite
Sense 4 adjective
not brilliant or glaring
the moon cast soft shadows
Related & opposite
Sense 5 adjective
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
a dim light beside the bed
Related & opposite
- subduedness derivation
- dark similar to
Table view of this graph
| Sense | Relation | Group | Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | derivation | Related & opposite | subduedness |
| 1 | similar to | Related & opposite | soft |
| 2 | similar to | Related & opposite | restrained |
| 3 | derivation | Related & opposite | meekness |
| 3 | similar to | Related & opposite | tame |
| 4 | derivation | Related & opposite | softness |
| 4 | similar to | Related & opposite | dull |
| 5 | derivation | Related & opposite | subduedness |
| 5 | similar to | Related & opposite | dark |