subdued

• Décrit 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.

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.

   Calme et pensif

   • 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.

   Synonymescontemplativedowncastgravemelancholypensivequietreflectivesolemnsomberthoughtful

   Antonymesanimatedcheerfulexcitedlivelyspirited

2. Muted or not brightB2formal

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

   Atténué (couleur, lumière, son)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdimhushedlowmutedquietrestrainedsoftsubtleunderstated

   Antonymesbrightbrilliantgarishintenseloudvivid

3. Controlled or restrainedC1formal

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

   contenu, maîtrisé

   • 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.

   Synonymescontrolledmoderatemutedrepressedrestrainedsuppressedtempered

   Antonymesboisterousrambunctiousuncontrolledunrestrainedwild

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de prendre le contrôle de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose, souvent par la force ou la persuasion.

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.

   Maîtriser, soumettre

   • 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.

   Synonymesconquercrushcurbdefeatoverpowerpacifyquellrestrainsubjugatesuppresstamevanquish

   Antonymesfreeliberaterelease

2. Reduce intensityB2formal

   To make something less intense, bright, or loud.

   atténuer

   • 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.

   Synonymesdampendeadendimlowermufflemutequietsoftentone down

   Antonymesamplifybrightenincreaseintensifystrengthen