1. the property of lights or sounds that lack brilliance or are reduced in intensity • Syn: dimness • Derivationally related forms: subdued, dim (for: dimness) • Hypernyms: dullness 2. a disposition to be patient and long suffering • Syn: meekness • Derivationally related forms: subdued, meek (for: meekness) • Hypernyms: humility, humbleness • Hyponyms: spinelessness