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subdued

intermediateB2

/səbˈdjuːd/ · sub-due-d

Quiet and controlled; lacking in intensity or force.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Quiet and controlled; lacking in intensity or force.

خاموش اور کنٹرول میں؛ شدت یا طاقت میں کمی ہونا۔

خاموش

khamosh

Formal: خاموش

Synonyms

quietrestrainedsoftenedخاموشمُدھمپست

Antonyms

loudintenseforcefulاونچاشدیدزبردست

Common Collocations

  • subdued colors
  • subdued atmosphere
  • subdued emotions

Example Sentences

The room was filled with subdued lighting that created a cozy atmosphere.

کمرہ خاموش روشنی سے بھرا ہوا تھا جو آرام دہ ماحول تخلیق کرتا ہے۔

Kamrah khamosh roshni se bhara hua tha jo aaram deh mahol takhleek karta hai.

Her voice was subdued, reflecting her mood.

اس کی آواز خاموش تھی، جو اس کے موڈ کی عکاسی کرتی ہے۔

Us ki awaz khamosh thi, jo us ke mood ki aksamati karti hai.

He walked in with a subdued demeanor, not wanting to draw attention.

وہ ایک خاموش انداز میں اندر آیا، توجہ حاصل نہ کرنا چاہتا تھا۔

Woh ek khamosh Andaaz main andar aaya, tawajjo hasil na karna chahta tha.

Easily Confused With

subdue:To subdue means to bring under control or conquer, while subdued refers to being quiet or restrained.

Word Family

subdue
verbقابو پانا
subduedness
nounخاموشی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of subdued lights that calm you down.

Imagine a dimly lit room with soft music playing.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خاموشی کے عالم میں جو مزہ ہے، وہ شور والی باتوں میں کہاں ہے۔

Khamoshi ke alam mein jo maza hai, woh shor wali baton mein kahan hai.

The joy in silence is unmatched, it cannot be found in the noise.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خاموش رہ کرو، سناٹا سنو۔

Khamosh reh kar, sunaata suno.

Stay silent, hear the quiet.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "subducere" — to withdraw

First known use: 14th century

The word has evolved from the Latin 'subducere', which means to take away or withdraw. Its meaning in English has shifted to imply a tone or manner that is restrained or softened.