subdued

adj 1: in a softened tone; "hushed voices"; "muted trumpets"; "a

subdued whisper"; "a quiet reprimand" [syn: {hushed},

{muted}, {quiet}]

2: restrained in style or quality; "a little masterpiece of

low-keyed eloquence" [syn: {low-key}, {low-keyed}]

3: overpowered and subjugated as by military force [ant: {unsubdued}]

4: quieted and brought under control; "children were subdued

and silent"

5: lacking in light; not bright or harsh; "a dim light beside

the bed"; "subdued lights and soft music" [syn: {dim}]