Subdued means "quiet and rather reflexive" or "soft and restrained."
The sublimity of oceans and the beauty of nature is often calming and settling for people.
City: Wichita, Kansas is subdued because I've lived there, and it's a lot calmer than most cities, and the farmland is quiet and peaceful.
Song: I picked "Hallelujah" because even though the song is sad, it's still quiet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8AWFf7EAc4Character: Ben from "Lost" is subdued because he manages to appear relatively emotionless in all situations. He could be about to get shot or about to shot someone, and always has the same calm look.
Clothing
Turtleneck sweaters are subdued because they are low key and suggest a calm nature of the wearer.
Bread is calming to an upset stomach.
The sublimity of oceans and the beauty of nature is often calming and settling for people.
I like your song choice. It truly defines both sad and subdued. Also, it matches the definition that you put very well because "Hallelujah" is relatively quiet and restrained.
ReplyDeleteI really think the photograph and "Hallelujah" were excellent choices to reflect calmness. I would say that turtleneck sweaters are subdued or calm only if the color of it is in turn subdued, such as beige or cream.
ReplyDeleteNot to be redundant, but I also think that the song "Hallelujah" is a great pick for subdued. I think that Kansas was a good choice because from what I have heard, not much goes on there.
ReplyDeleteI really think it was helpful how you made an explination for every choice you had. I think your picture of the ocean works really well. Hallelujah was a good choice too! I'm listening to it right now, and it'll probably be stuck in my head all night now...thanks....
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