Adjective
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lacking in light
not bright or harsh
"a dim light beside the bed"
"subdued lights and soft music"
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not brilliant or glaring
"the moon cast soft shadows"
"soft pastel colors"
"subdued lighting"
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quieted and brought under control
"children were subdued and silent"
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restrained in style or quality
"a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence"
- low key - low keyed -
in a softened tone
"hushed voices"
"muted trumpets"
"a subdued whisper"
"a quiet reprimand"