What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Subdued vs Sedated - What's the difference?

subdued | sedated |

As verbs the difference between subdued and sedated

is that subdued is (subdue) while sedated is (sedate).

As an adjective subdued

is conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.

subdued

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.
    • he is subdued after the disagreement last night.
  • Not glaring in color; soft and light in tone.
    • the colour scheme used for this room is subdued .

    Verb

    (head)
  • (subdue)
    • He subdued the dog yesterday.

    sedated

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (sedate)

    • Anagrams

    *

    sedate

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • in a composed and temperate state.

    • Verb

    (sedat)
  • to tranquilize by giving a sedative; to calm; to soothe; to induce sleep.

    • External links

    * * *

    Anagrams

    * * ----