sub·dued/səb`dud; səbˈdjuːd/ adj 1 someone who is subdued is quiet because they are sad or worried 抑郁的，闷闷不乐的: Lawrie's been very subdued all week. 整个星期劳里都是闷闷不乐的样子。 2 not as bright or loud as usual 〔光线、颜色〕暗淡的; 〔声音〕低沉的: subdued lighting 暗淡的照明 subdued colours 暗淡的色彩