subdued

(verb) put down by force or intimidation. Synonyms: repress, quash, keep down, subdue, subjugate, reduce. Examples: "The government quashes any attempt of an uprising." "China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently." "The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land."

(verb) to put down by force or authority. Synonyms: suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb. Examples: "Suppress a nascent uprising." "Stamp down on littering." "Conquer one's desires."

(verb) hold within limits and control. Synonyms: mortify, subdue, crucify. Examples: "Subdue one's appetites." "Mortify the flesh."

(verb) get on top of; deal with successfully. Synonyms: overcome, get over, subdue, surmount, master. Examples: "He overcame his shyness."

(verb) make subordinate, dependent, or subservient. Synonyms: subordinate, subdue. Examples: "Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler."

(verb) correct by punishment or discipline. Synonyms: tame, chasten, subdue.

(adj) in a softened tone. Synonyms: hushed, muted, quiet. Examples: "Hushed voices." "Muted trumpets." "A subdued whisper." "A quiet reprimand."

(adj) restrained in style or quality. Synonyms: low-key, low-keyed. Examples: "A little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence."

(adj) quieted and brought under control. Examples: "Children were subdued and silent."

(adj) not brilliant or glaring. Synonyms: soft. Examples: "The moon cast soft shadows." "Soft pastel colors." "Subdued lighting."

(adj) lacking in light; not bright or harsh. Synonyms: dim. Examples: "A dim light beside the bed." "Subdued lights and soft music."