SUBDUEDNESS

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A disposition to be patient and long suffering

Synonyms:

meekness; subduedness

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Hypernyms ("subduedness" is a kind of...):

humbleness; humility (a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "subduedness"):

spinelessness (the quality of lacking a strong character; an irresolute disposition)

Derivation:

subdued (quieted and brought under control)

Meaning:

The property of lights or sounds that lack brilliance or are reduced in intensity

Synonyms:

dimness; subduedness

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Hypernyms ("subduedness" is a kind of...):

dullness (a lack of visual brightness)

Derivation:

subdued (lacking in light; not bright or harsh)

subdued (in a softened tone)