subdued
adjective
quiet; inhibited; repressed; controlled.
subduedly
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a word derived from
subdued.
Example Sentences
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The production, subduedly aglow in Adam Honoré and Spencer Doughtie’s lighting, has the lyrical beauty of a vintage photograph magically summoned to life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
Gilbert, Montenegro, Garcia and Castillo all smiled subduedly as they took their stations on the platform.
From The Pirates Own Book by Charles Ellms
"My chieftain," said Thal subduedly, "here is the engineer from Walden."
From The Pirates of Ersatz by Kelly Freas
The lamps above the table are shining subduedly under their green shades; and on a couch against the wall two people are sitting.
From Nancy by Rhoda Broughton
"Give me your hand," she said to him, subduedly.
From Aaron's Rod by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence
