seem subdued

Examples (10)

• The children seemed unusually subdued after the long journey.
• He seemed a little subdued during the meeting this morning.
• Why does Sarah seem so subdued today?
• The crowd seemed subdued as the news of the loss spread.
• The lighting in the room seemed subdued and relaxing.
• The market's reaction seemed subdued despite the positive report.
• They seemed strangely subdued after their team's defeat.
• Even the usually loud office seemed subdued on Friday afternoon.
• The colors in the painting seem subdued but elegant.
• She seemed subdued, as if she had something on her mind.