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dezent — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • subdued adj Quieter or more restrained than usual, especially in mood.
  • subtle adjective So slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.

Senses

dezent is used for these senses in English:

  • subdued Not glaring in color; soft and light in tone.
  • subtle Of an argument or concept, words, etc.: requiring one to distinguish between fine points, especially if it is difficult to do so; nice; also (generally) , difficult to grasp; not easily understood or obvious.

subdued — full definition

  1. adj Quieter or more restrained than usual, especially in mood.
  2. adj Soft and muted rather than bright, describing color or light.

subtle — full definition

  1. adjective So slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.
  2. adjective Requiring careful thought to notice or understand; not obvious.
  3. adjective Skilled at noticing fine details or handling delicate situations tactfully.

Related German words