subdued

• يصف 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.

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

1. Quiet and reflectiveB2formal

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

   هادئ ومتأمل

   • 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.

   المرادفاتcontemplativedowncastgravemelancholypensivequietreflectivesolemnsomberthoughtful

   الأضدادanimatedcheerfulexcitedlivelyspirited

2. Muted or not brightB2formal

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

   خافت

   • 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.

   المرادفاتdimhushedlowmutedquietrestrainedsoftsubtleunderstated

   الأضدادbrightbrilliantgarishintenseloudvivid

3. Controlled or restrainedC1formal

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

   متحكَّم فيه

   • 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.

   المرادفاتcontrolledmoderatemutedrepressedrestrainedsuppressedtempered

   الأضدادboisterousrambunctiousuncontrolledunrestrainedwild

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إخضاع شخص أو شيء ما والسيطرة عليه، غالبًا بالقوة أو الإقناع.

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

1. Overcome or bring under controlB2formal

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

   قمع

   • 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.

   المرادفاتconquercrushcurbdefeatoverpowerpacifyquellrestrainsubjugatesuppresstamevanquish

   الأضدادfreeliberaterelease

2. Reduce intensityB2formal

   To make something less intense, bright, or loud.

   تخفيف الحدّة

   • 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.

   المرادفاتdampendeadendimlowermufflemutequietsoftentone down

   الأضدادamplifybrightenincreaseintensifystrengthen