extremely subdued
Frequency: 6.05.5 per million words
To a very high degree of quietness or low intensity.
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- The atmosphere in the locker room was extremely subdued after the unexpected defeat.
- The restaurant's lighting was extremely subdued, creating a very intimate and private feel.
- He has been extremely subdued since he heard the news about his job.
- Trading on the stock market remained extremely subdued throughout the holiday period.
- The artist chose an extremely subdued palette of greys and browns for the landscape.
- The applause was extremely subdued, suggesting the audience was not entirely impressed.
- The children were extremely subdued during the long car journey back home.
- The music in the background was kept extremely subdued so that guests could talk easily.
- The morning after the wild party, the house felt extremely subdued and empty.
- The mood at the memorial service was extremely subdued and deeply respectful.