Added 9 October 2026 subdued /səbˈdud/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsUncommon Words adjective ! Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about subdued at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive. He is subdued after the disagreement last night. Not glaring in color; soft and light in tone. The colour scheme used for this room is subdued. Reduced in intensity or strength; toned down. verb simple past and past participle of subdue He subdued the dog yesterday. Related Words: restrainedsoftdarktamelow-keyedhushedmutedquietdimlow-keycontrolledlimited Back to today's word