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