Antonyms for subdued


Grammar : Adj
Spell : suh b-dood, -dyood
Phonetic Transcription : səbˈdud, -ˈdyud


Definition of subdued

Origin :
  • c.1600, "subjugated," past participle adjective from subdue. Meaning "calmed down, reduced in intensity" is recorded from 1822.
  • adj quiet, controlled
Example sentences :
  • As these occurred, a rustling and a murmur expressed the subdued applause.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • And just from this came the subdued character of his demeanour!
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • His voice echoed the subdued excitement of the room—excitement and new hope.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • But Stineli was too much excited to be subdued by any thing.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • But it was much that the subdued English folk appeared there at all.
  • Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge
  • Love, that might have ruined, being once subdued, preserved her from all after danger.
  • Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • I was resolved that I would not be subdued, and that the world should not hear me groan.
  • Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • It looked upon her, that face; it invited, it encouraged, while it thrilled and subdued.
  • Extract from : « Leila, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • All was subdued and quiet, and Lucie was more at ease than she had been.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • "I ask your pardon," said the Doctor, in a subdued tone, after some moments.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens

Synonyms for subdued

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