🇬🇧🇪🇸 subdued - suave : English Lesson

Meaning of "subdued" ("suave"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

"Subdued" means something is less intense, quieter, or calmer than usual. It can describe a person who is feeling a bit down, a party that isn't very lively, or even colors and lights that aren’t too bright.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The energetic puppy became subdued after trying to chase its tail for an entire hour.

I was subdued at dinner because I knew I had to wash the dishes afterward.

The party was subdued—probably because Grandma was in charge of the music playlist.

The dog was usually wild, but after his bath, he was subdued and plotting revenge.

My excitement was subdued when I realized the “mystery prize” was just a sticker.

The waiting room hummed under a subdued lamp. Voices were subdued; a woman turned a page with subdued hands. A small boy drew a subdued sky on scrap paper, his breath subdued like the room. A nurse opened the door and offered tea. They shared a subdued smile and left quietly, lighter than before.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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