Word of the Day: SUBDUED

Mellow, muted, or moderated

subdued (adj) - muted, restrained, or controlled; quiet and reflective [suhb-dood]

BREAKDOWN: SUB- (under, away) + DUC- (lead) + -ED (made or done)

• subdue means to reduce, overcome, or bring under control

• subdual is the act or process of bringing under control or conquering

See also: traduce

“No evil propensity of the human heart is so powerful that it may not be subdued by discipline.” —Seneca