subdued

Describes a person, mood, or atmosphere that is quiet, restrained, or less intense than usual.

ruОписывает человека, настроение или атмосферу, которые являются тихими, сдержанными или менее интенсивными, чем обычно.esDescribe a persona, estado de ánimo o atmósfera que es tranquilo, contenido o menos intenso de lo habitual; también puede referirse a colores o luces apagados o suaves.frDécrit une personne, une humeur ou une atmosphère qui sont calmes, réservés ou moins intenses que d'habitude; peut aussi qualifier des couleurs ou des lumières atténuées.deBeschreibt eine Person, eine Stimmung oder eine Atmosphäre, die ruhig, zurückhaltend oder weniger intensiv als gewöhnlich ist. Auch für gedämpftes Licht, Farben oder Geräusche verwendet.ptDescreve uma pessoa, um ambiente, um som ou uma cor que é mais discreto, calmo, contido ou menos intenso que o normal.zh形容人、情绪或气氛安静、克制，或不如平常强烈。arيصف شخصًا أو مزاجًا أو جوًّا يتّسم بالهدوء والكتمان أو بأنه أقل حِدّة أو شدة من المعتاد. يشير أيضًا إلى ما خفّت قوّته أو كُمِتَ لونه أو صوته.

1. Quiet and reflective B2 formal

   In a state of being quiet, serious, or slightly depressed.

   • He was subdued after hearing the bad news.
   • The crowd was subdued during the memorial service.
   • She spoke in a subdued voice, barely above a whisper.

   ruПодавленныйesCallado y reflexivofrCalme et pensifdeGedämpftptContidozh压抑的arهادئ ومتأمل

   المرادفات: contemplativedowncastgravemelancholypensivequietreflectivesolemnsomberthoughtful

   الأضداد: animatedcheerfulexcitedlivelyspirited

2. Muted or not bright B2 formal

   Describing colors, lights, or sounds that are soft, not bright or loud.

   • The room was decorated in subdued shades of blue and gray.
   • The lighting was subdued, creating a calm atmosphere.
   • He wore a subdued tie for the formal event.

   ruПриглушённыйesapagado, tenuefrAtténué (couleur, lumière, son)deGedämpftptSuavezh柔和的arخافت

   المرادفات: dimhushedlowmutedquietrestrainedsoftsubtleunderstated

   الأضداد: brightbrilliantgarishintenseloudvivid

3. Controlled or restrained C1 formal

   Kept under control; not allowed to become too strong or extreme.

   • Her enthusiasm was subdued by the strict rules.
   • The company's growth was subdued due to the economic downturn.
   • He gave a subdued response to the criticism.

   ruСдержанныйescontenido, moderadofrcontenu, maîtrisédeGedämpft, verhaltenptContidozh克制的arمتحكَّم فيه

   المرادفات: controlledmoderatemutedrepressedrestrainedsuppressedtempered

   الأضداد: boisterousrambunctiousuncontrolledunrestrainedwild

• more subdued comparative form
• most subdued superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of bringing someone or something under control, often by force or persuasion.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по взятию кого-либо или чего-либо под контроль, часто силой или убеждением.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de poner a alguien o algo bajo control, a menudo mediante la fuerza o la persuasión.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de prendre le contrôle de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose, souvent par la force ou la persuasion.deVerb, das bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas unter Kontrolle zu bringen, oft mit Gewalt oder Überredung; auch Gefühle oder Äußerungen zu unterdrücken oder zu zügeln.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de colocar alguém ou algo sob controle, frequentemente pela força ou pela persuasão.zh动词，表示用武力或说服等手段将某人或某物置于控制之下，使其服从或压制其反抗。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إخضاع شخص أو شيء ما والسيطرة عليه، غالبًا بالقوة أو الإقناع.

1. Overcome or bring under control B2 formal

   To bring someone or something under control, often by force or persuasion.

   • The police subdued the suspect without using force.
   • She managed to subdue her anger during the argument.
   • The army was sent to subdue the rebellion.

   ruПодавитьessometer, dominarfrMaîtriser, soumettredeUnterwerfenptSubjugarzh制服arقمع

   المرادفات: conquercrushcurbdefeatoverpowerpacifyquellrestrainsubjugatesuppresstamevanquish

   الأضداد: freeliberaterelease

2. Reduce intensity B2 formal

   To make something less intense, bright, or loud.

   • He subdued the lights in the room for a more relaxing atmosphere.
   • The medication helped subdue the pain.
   • She subdued her voice to avoid waking the baby.

   ruПриглушитьesReducir la intensidadfratténuerdeDämpfenptSuavizarzh减弱arتخفيف الحدّة

   المرادفات: dampendeadendimlowermufflemutequietsoftentone down

   الأضداد: amplifybrightenincreaseintensifystrengthen

• subdued past participle
• subdued past simple
• subduing present participle
• subdues third person singular