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 Superlative for not excessively showy or lively 
      “At this end of the island, sunset watching was a more quiet, subdued affair.” 
  
Superlative for not glaring or vibrant 
      “I sat in a chair in a room with subdued light, closed my eyes, and focused.” 
  
Superlative for low in volume 
      “The conversation around them resumed, but in subdued tones.” 
  
Superlative for characterized by relative sadness or gloom 
      “Everyone was feeling rather subdued because of Salvatore's deterioration.” 
  
Superlative for made submissive, especially through coercion or force 
      “St George then accompanies the princess as she leads the subdued beast towards the city.” 
  
Superlative for expressing subtlety of a particular quality as opposed to intense 
Superlative for having been subjected to oppression 
Superlative for prevented from fully growing or developing 
(of colours) Superlative for having a restrained or non-vibrant quality 
Superlative for showing little enthusiasm 
Superlative for lacking energy, drive, motivation or enthusiasm 
Superlative for having a plain and unadorned appearance 
Superlative for mentally or emotionally demoralized 
Superlative for serious or solemn in manner or appearance 
Superlative for gentle or pacific in nature or demeanor 
Superlative for abstaining from extramarital, or from all, amorous relations 
Superlative for lacking in spirit, energy or enthusiasm 
Superlative for refraining from speech 
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