in a softened tone; hushed voices; muted trumpets; a subdued whisper; a quiet reprimand

[ Syn: hushed , muted , quiet ]

restrained in style or quality; a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence

[ Syn: low-key , low-keyed ]

quieted and brought under control; children were subdued and silent'

not brilliant or glaring; the moon cast soft shadows; soft pastel colors; subdued lighting

[ Syn: soft ]

lacking in light; not bright or harsh; a dim light beside the bed; subdued lights and soft music

[ Syn: dim ]