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Subdued vs Sublimation - What's the difference?

subdued | sublimation |

As an adjective subdued

is conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.

As a verb subdued

is (subdue).

As a noun sublimation is

.

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.

    sublimation

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The transition of a substance from the solid phase directly to the vapor state such that it does not pass through the intermediate liquid phase.
  • The transformation of an impulse into something socially constructive.