SUBDUEDNESS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does subduedness mean? 

• SUBDUEDNESS (noun)
  The noun SUBDUEDNESS has 2 senses:

1. the property of lights or sounds that lack brilliance or are reduced in intensity

2. a disposition to be patient and long suffering

  Familiarity information: SUBDUEDNESS used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SUBDUEDNESS (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Synonyms:

dimness; subduedness

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)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A disposition to be patient and long suffering

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Synonyms:

meekness; subduedness

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)