subdued
intermediateB2/səbˈdjuːd/ · sub-due-d
Quiet and controlled; lacking in intensity or force.
Meanings
Quiet and controlled; lacking in intensity or force.
خاموش اور کنٹرول میں؛ شدت یا طاقت میں کمی ہونا۔
خاموش
khamosh
Synonyms
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.
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💡 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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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ 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.