subdued

🇺🇸 /səbˈduːd/ 🇬🇧 /səbˈdjuːd/
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adjective
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quiet and not very lively, possibly because of being sad

The party was subdued because everyone was tired.

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not bright or colorful

She wore a subdued outfit for the meeting.

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not loud or noisy

They had a subdued discussion in the library.

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not very active or busy

The market was subdued after the economic downturn.

translation

adj. quiet and not very lively, possibly because of being sad; not bright or colorful; not loud or noisy; not very active or busy