subdued

• Beschreibt eine Person, eine Stimmung oder eine Atmosphäre, die ruhig, zurückhaltend oder weniger intensiv als gewöhnlich ist. Auch für gedämpftes Licht, Farben oder Geräusche verwendet.

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.

   Gedämpft

   • 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.

   Synonymecontemplativedowncastgravemelancholypensivequietreflectivesolemnsomberthoughtful

   Antonymeanimatedcheerfulexcitedlivelyspirited

2. Muted or not brightB2formal

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

   Gedämpft

   • 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.

   Synonymedimhushedlowmutedquietrestrainedsoftsubtleunderstated

   Antonymebrightbrilliantgarishintenseloudvivid

3. Controlled or restrainedC1formal

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

   Gedämpft, verhalten

   • 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.

   Synonymecontrolledmoderatemutedrepressedrestrainedsuppressedtempered

   Antonymeboisterousrambunctiousuncontrolledunrestrainedwild

• Verb, das bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas unter Kontrolle zu bringen, oft mit Gewalt oder Überredung; auch Gefühle oder Äußerungen zu unterdrücken oder zu zügeln.

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.

   Unterwerfen

   • 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.

   Synonymeconquercrushcurbdefeatoverpowerpacifyquellrestrainsubjugatesuppresstamevanquish

   Antonymefreeliberaterelease

2. Reduce intensityB2formal

   To make something less intense, bright, or loud.

   Dämpfen

   • 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.

   Synonymedampendeadendimlowermufflemutequietsoftentone down

   Antonymeamplifybrightenincreaseintensifystrengthen