1. 闷闷不乐的;抑郁的;默不作声的
Someone who is subdued is very quiet, often because they are sad or worried about something.
2. (声音)压低的;小声的
Subdued sounds are not very loud.
3. (灯光、颜色)不强烈的,柔和的
Subdued lights or colours are not very bright.
1. lacking in light
not bright or harsh
e.g. a dim light beside the bed
subdued lights and soft music
Synonym: dim
2. not brilliant or glaring
e.g. the moon cast soft shadows
soft pastel colors
subdued lighting
Synonym: soft
3. in a softened tone
e.g. hushed voices
muted trumpets
a subdued whisper
a quiet reprimand
4. restrained in style or quality
e.g. a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence
5. quieted and brought under control
e.g. children were subdued and silent