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subdued

Posted on August 18, 2014August 15, 2014 by admin

səb dud
adjective
restrained in emotion, spirit, or intensity.
No longer denying the accusations, the mayor seemed subdued as he spoke of the scandal.
For the funeral, you should wear a black dress, or at least something in a subdued color.

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