subdued

UK
/səbˈdjuːd/
US
/səbˈduːd/
subduedadjective
more subdued
Comp.
most subdued
Super.
UK
/səbˈdjuːd/
US
/səbˈduːd/
Translations
The room was decorated in subdued colors.
Комната была оформлена в приглушённых тонах.
Her voice was subdued as she spoke about the past.
Её голос был смягчённым, когда она говорила о прошлом.
He gave a subdued response to the criticism.
Он дал сдержанный ответ на критику.
Definitions
Quiet and rather reflective or depressed.
The atmosphere in the room was subdued after the announcement of the bad news.
Soft and restrained in style or color.
She wore a subdued dress that was perfect for the formal occasion.
Having been brought under control or overcome; suppressed.
The once fierce uprising was now subdued by the army.
subdueverb

subdued

Past Simple

subdued
Past Simple
subdued
Past Participle
subduing
Gerund
UK
/səbˈdjuː/
US
/səbˈduː/
Translations
The police had to subdue the violent protestors.
Полиции пришлось подавлять агрессивных протестующих.
The teacher tried to subdue the rowdy class.
Учитель пытался усмирять шумный класс.
The king sought to subdue the neighboring kingdoms.
Король стремился покорять соседние королевства.
Definitions
To bring under control, especially by force.
The police were able to subdue the rioters after several hours.
To reduce the intensity or degree of; tone down.
She tried to subdue her excitement before the big announcement.
To conquer and bring into subjection.
The army was able to subdue the rebellious province.
subduepast participle

subdued

Used to describe something that is muted, restrained, or under control.
Definitions
Muted, quiet, or restrained in style, tone, or manner.
She chose a dress in subdued colors.
Brought under control; suppressed.
The crowd remained subdued after the announcement.
subduegerund / present participle
Definitions
Tending to calm, soften, or reduce intensity.
A subduing light filled the sanctuary.