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quiet vs subdued

subdued vs quiet

quiet is a noun but subdued is not a noun.

quiet and subdued both are adjectives.

quiet is a verb but subdued is not a verb.

quiet is an adverb but subdued is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quiet Yes Yes Yes Yes
subdued No Yes No No
As adjectives, quiet and subdued are synonyms defined as:
  • quiet and subdued: in a softened tone
Other synonyms of quiet include hushed, muted.
quiet (noun) subdued (noun)
a disposition free from stress or emotion
the absence of sound
a period of calm weather
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
quiet (adjective) subdued (adjective)
free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound lacking in light; not bright or harsh
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity not brilliant or glaring
(of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots restrained in style or quality
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves in a softened tone
in a softened tone quieted and brought under control
not showy or obtrusive
quiet (verb) subdued (verb)
make calm or still
become quiet or quieter
quiet (adverb) subdued (adverb)
with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
Difference between quiet and subdued

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