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c. 1600, "subjugated," past participle adjective from subdue. Meaning "calmed down, reduced in intensity" is recorded from 1822.
Source: etymonline.com

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hushed: in a softened tone; "hushed voices"; "muted trumpets"; "a subdued whisper"; "a quiet reprimand&am [..]
Source: google-dictionary.so8848.com

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subdued


Moderated; toned down; reduced in intensity.
Source: learnnc.org (offline)

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(adj) in a softened tone(adj) restrained in style or quality(adj) quieted and brought under control(adj) not brilliant or glaring(adj) lacking in light; not bright or harsh
Source: beedictionary.com

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Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild. (He is subdued after the disagreement last night.) */ Of one, who?e '''?ubdu'd''' Eyes, / Albeit un-vsed to the melting moode, / Drops teares as [..]
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lang=en 1600s=1678 |1800s=1818 * '''1678''' — . ''''. *: Again, as thou sawest the damsel sprinkle the room with water, upon which it was cleansed with pleasure; this is to show thee, that when the [..]
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