Subdued and Tinsel

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Subdued adjective - Not excessively showy.

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Tinsel is an antonym for subdued.

Nearby Words: subdual, subduing

Tinsel noun - Something attractive but lacking in substance.

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Subdued is an antonym for tinsel in flamboyant topic.

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