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subdued vs quiet

quiet vs subdued

subdued is not a noun while quiet is a noun.

subdued and quiet both are adjectives.

subdued is not a verb while quiet is a verb.

subdued is not an adverb while quiet is an adverb.

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

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