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subdued

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subdued

(adjective)

Meaning

calm and restrained in manner

Example

"The party was enjoyable, but the music was subdued and relaxing."

Synonyms

restrainedsoftenedlow-key

Antonyms

energeticlivelyintense

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'subduci', meaning to lead down.

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