look subdued

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To appear quiet and less cheerful than usual.

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Examples (10)

  • She looked subdued after receiving the bad news.
  • The team looked remarkably subdued following their unexpected defeat.
  • He looked a little subdued during dinner, which was unlike him.
  • Everyone looked subdued at the memorial service.
  • She was dressed in black and looked suitably subdued.
  • Why do you look so subdued this morning?
  • The children looked unusually subdued while waiting for the test results.
  • After the argument, the whole house looked and felt subdued.
  • The festive crowd looked subdued as the rain began to pour.
  • He looked subdued and thoughtful as he stared out the window.