All 3 Uses of
subdue
in
Man And Superman
- [rising and expanding with subdued but gushing delight] Then we are all agreed; and my dear father's will is to be carried out.†
Chpt 1
- [subduedly] Come, mother: we must leave them to talk over the arrangements.†
Chpt 2 *
- [subdued, but grumbling] Let him look at her.†
Chpt 3 *
Definitions:
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(subdued adjective as in: subdued colors or mood) not intense, or less activeThe exact meaning of subdued depends upon its context. For example:
- "subdued colors" -- not too bright (soft, not intense)
- "a subdued voice" -- quiet; perhaps whispered
- "a subdued mood" -- quiet and less active; perhaps a bit sad or thoughtful
- "subdued summer activity" -- less active or busy than normal
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(subdue as a verb as in: subdued the opposition) to control, prevent, or make less intense -- sometimes through forceThe exact meaning of subdue depends upon its context. For example:
- "subdued a nation" -- defeated militarily and brought under control
- "subdued the fever" -- made it less intense or defeated it
- "subdued her enthusiasm" -- made it less intense
- "subdued her fears" -- made them less intense or overcame them
- "subdued my emotions" -- kept them under control
- "subdued the crowd" -- quieted or controlled it