subdued

Definition

Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive.

Example Sentences

• "He is subdued after the disagreement last night."
• "I pray you in your Letters, / When you ſhall theſe vnluckie deeds relate, / Speake of me, as I am. […] / Of one, whoſe ſubdu'd Eyes, / Albeit un-vsed to the melting moode, / Drops teares as faſt as the Arabian Trees / Their Medicinable gumme."
• "The colour scheme used for this room is subdued."