1. hushed, muted, quiet, subdued

in a softened tone

Example Sentences:
'hushed voices'
'muted trumpets'
'a subdued whisper'
'a quiet reprimand'

• hushed
• muted
• quiet

2. low-key, low-keyed, subdued

restrained in style or quality

Example Sentences:
'a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence'

• low-key
• low-keyed

3. subdued

quieted and brought under control

Example Sentences:
'children were subdued and silent'

4. soft, subdued

not brilliant or glaring

Example Sentences:
'the moon cast soft shadows'
'soft pastel colors'
'subdued lighting'

• soft

5. dim, subdued

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

Example Sentences:
'a dim light beside the bed'
'subdued lights and soft music'

• dim