subduedness

• Nom désignant la qualité d'être calme, réservé ou d'intensité réduite, décrivant souvent un éclairage ou un son assourdi, ou un caractère patient et résigné.

A noun referring to the quality of being quiet, restrained, or reduced in intensity, often describing subdued lighting, sound, or a patient and long-suffering temperament.

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1. Reduced intensity of light or soundC1formal

   The quality of being low in brightness, volume, or force; a state of being muted or restrained.

   Caractère atténué (de la lumière ou du son)

   • The subduedness of the lighting created a calm atmosphere in the room.
   • He spoke with a quiet subduedness that made everyone lean in to listen.
   • The subduedness of the music allowed for easy conversation.

   Synonymesdimnessdullnessfaintnessquietnesssoftness

   Antonymesbrightnessbrillianceintensityloudness

2. Patient and long-suffering dispositionC2formal

   A personality trait characterized by calm endurance, patience, and the ability to bear hardship without complaint.

   disposition patiente et endurante

   • Her subduedness in the face of constant criticism was remarkable.
   • He accepted the news with a quiet subduedness that surprised everyone.
   • The subduedness of the elderly monk was a lesson in patience for all.

   Synonymesenduranceforbearancelong-sufferingmeeknesspatienceresignationsufferance

   Antonymesagitationimpatiencerestlessness