in a softened tone; "hushed voices"; "muted trumpets"; "a subdued whisper"; "a quiet reprimand"
restrained in style or quality; "a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence"
quieted and brought under control; "children were subdued and silent"
not brilliant or glaring; "the moon cast soft shadows"; "soft pastel colors"; "subdued lighting"
lacking in light; not bright or harsh; "a dim light beside the bed"; "subdued lights and soft music"