HyperDic: subduedness

English > 2 senses of the word subduedness:
NOUNattributesubduedness, dimnessthe property of lights or sounds that lack brilliance or are reduced in intensity
attributesubduedness, meeknessa disposition to be patient and long suffering
English > subduedness: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe property of lights or sounds that lack brilliance or are reduced in intensity.
Synonymdimness
BroaderdullnessA lack of visual brightness
Adjectivessubduedlacking in light
subduedin a softened tone
English > subduedness: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningA disposition to be patient and long suffering.
Synonymmeekness
NarrowerspinelessnessThe quality of lacking a strong character
Broaderhumility, humblenessA disposition to be humble
Spanishdocilidad, sumisión
Catalandocilitat, submissió
Adjectivessubduedquieted and brought under control

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