subdued subdued /səbˈduːd/

adjective

1. () In a softened tone  ( hushed , muted , quiet , subdued )
   in a softened tone
    Hushed voices
   hushed voices
    Muted trumpets
   muted trumpets
    A subdued whisper
   a subdued whisper
    A quiet reprimand
   a quiet reprimand
   
2. () Restrained in style or quality  ( low-key , low-keyed , subdued )
   restrained in style or quality
    A little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence
   a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence
   
3. Lacking in light; not bright or harsh  ( subdued , dim )
   lacking in light; not bright or harsh
    A dim light beside the bed
   a dim light beside the bed
    Subdued lights and soft music
   subdued lights and soft music
   
4. Not brilliant or glaring  ( soft , subdued )
   not brilliant or glaring
    The moon cast soft shadows
   the moon cast soft shadows
    Soft pastel colors
   soft pastel colors
    Subdued lighting
   subdued lighting
   
5. Quieted and brought under control  ( subdued )
   quieted and brought under control
    Children were subdued and silent
   children were subdued and silent