Subdued

Word SUBDUED
Character 7
Hyphenation sub dued
Pronunciations /səbˈdjuːd/

Definitions and meanings of "Subdued"

What do we mean by subdued?

To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

To bring (a country) under control by force.

1. quiet; inhibited; repressed; controlled: After the argument he was much more subdued. 2. lowered in intensity or strength; reduced in fullness of tone, as a color or voice; muted: subdued light; wallpaper in subdued greens. 3. (of land) not marked by any striking features, as mountains or cliffs: a subdued landscape. Urban Dictionary

Overcome, quieten, or bring under control. Urban Dictionary

Another term for male masturbation Inspired by the Dune series (realized while watching the dune miniseries that aired on the SciFi channel) "Frank Herbert's Dune". see: wikipedia - Dune TV miniseries They said: "Subdue the maker" then two people grabbed and held the Worm. While the two people held on the wormand squeezed it the worm finally spewed a liquid into a bowl a third person was holding. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Subdued

The word "subdued" in example sentences

Susan and I turned to see Muller poking his head through the beads, his expression subdued. ❋ Patrick A. Davis (2002)

Through rimless glasses, he looked out at the uniformed crowd and "Sons of Aloha" choir and spoke in subdued but clear sentences. ❋ Jason Horowitz (2010)

It said that it still expects "inflation will remain subdued for some time" and said that it expects rates to remain near zero percent "for an extended period." ❋ Unknown (2009)

"Respondents 'outlooks suggested sales and construction would remain subdued through year-end," the Fed said. ❋ Bob Willis (2010)

In WELLINGTON, New Zealand shares were drifting higher in subdued activity. ❋ Shri Navaratnam (2010)

Below: A study in subdued femininity -- a tailored oxford cloth shirtwaist dress with a surprise: a hand crocheted butterfly lace collar. ❋ Unknown (2009)

So things will remain subdued around these parts until then. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Dick made signs for them to follow, and led the way through the dark-shadowed water into the crypt, where, treading water, they joined Paula in subdued whisperings and gigglings. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The 2010 second-half mortgage-lending figures will likely remain subdued compared with the unexpected recovery in the latter half of 2009, the Council of Mortgage Lenders reported. ❋ Laurence Norman (2010)

Chris Williamson, chief economist at Markit, said: Business activity rose at a faster rate than August, but the survey provided plenty of signs to suggest that this does not represent the start of a renewed upturn, and instead growth is set to remain subdued in the coming months. ❋ Phillip Inman (2010)

Inflation is likely to "remain subdued for some time." ❋ Luca Di Leo (2010)

Women should tone down makeup and go easy on the perfume; men are told to dress in subdued shades, and own at least three suits — for work, for summer and for weekends. ❋ James Marson (2010)

"Business activity rose at a faster rate than August, but the survey provided plenty of signs to suggest that this does not represent the start of a renewed upturn, and instead growth is set to remain subdued in the coming months," Mr. Williamson said, referring to the services PMI. ❋ Ilona Billington (2010)

Be sure to choose small, lightweight lures in subdued colors for most clear or shallow water conditions. ❋ Unknown (2004)

The bedroom furniture stands in subdued angles of gray and darker grays. ❋ Unknown (2002)

The congregation sang the verses after him in subdued voices, and repeated the antiphons twice out loud. ❋ Unknown (1928)

Guests speak in subdued tones with their heads close together, glancing furtively from side to side. ❋ Unknown (1918)

She subdued her [screams] as [the sun] [came up]. ❋ Jimmy Rettick (2008)

[America] [subdued] [Saddam]. ❋ Camouflager (2010)

person 1: I'm such a nerd, I told some people that I had other things to do. person 2: like??? person 1: well I thought I might drink a few beers, watch some [pr0n], and [subdue the maker]. person 2: what? Person 1: you never saw [dune]? what kind of nerd are you? ❋ Alien78 (2007)

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