gedämpft — meaning in English

English meaning

• low-key adverb Slightly, quietly or secretly; used before an admission the speaker is only half owning up to.
• obtuse adj Slow to understand or notice things that seem obvious to others.
• subdued adj Quieter or more restrained than usual, especially in mood.

Senses

gedämpft is used for these senses in English:

• low-key (art, photography) Dark; characterized by dark tones and muted colors. [from 19th c.]
• obtuse Of sound, etc.: deadened, muffled, muted.
• subdued Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive.

low-key — full definition

1. adverb Slightly, quietly or secretly; used before an admission the speaker is only half owning up to.
2. adjective Deliberately quiet, restrained and not showy.
3. adjective In photography and film, describing an image dominated by dark tones and strong shadows.

obtuse — full definition

1. adj Slow to understand or notice things that seem obvious to others.
2. adj Of an angle: greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.
3. adj Blunt or rounded rather than sharp or pointed.

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