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subdued (adj.)

c. 1600, "subjugated," past-participle adjective from subdue. Meaning "calmed down, reduced in intensity" is recorded from 1822.

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subdue (v.)
late 14c., "to conquer and reduce to subjection," from Old French souduire, but this meant "deceive, seduce," from Latin subducere "draw away, lead away, carry off; withdraw" (see subduce). The primary sense in English seems to have been taken in Anglo-French from Latin subdere and attached to this word. Related: Subdued; subduing. As an associated noun, subdual is attested from 1670s (subduction having acquired other senses).

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Definitions of subdued from WordNet

subdued (adj.)
in a softened tone;
a subdued whisper
Synonyms: hushed / muted / quiet
subdued (adj.)
restrained in style or quality;
Synonyms: low-key / low-keyed
subdued (adj.)
quieted and brought under control;
children were subdued and silent
subdued (adj.)
not brilliant or glaring;
subdued lighting
Synonyms: soft
subdued (adj.)
lacking in light; not bright or harsh;
subdued lights and soft music
Synonyms: dim
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