2
pastel
2
penitent(sad, unhappy, apologetic)
2
penitential(sad, unhappy, apologetic)
2
qualified
2
reduced(verb, smashed, crushed)
2
relented
2
repentant(quiet, gentle, sad, unhappy, restrained)
2
restricted
2
simple(understated, unglamorous, unspectacular)
2
slow
2
smooth(weak, pale, faded)
2
sober(adjective, quiet, soft, gentle, obscure)
2
soften
2
somber(adjective, soft, obscure, flat, dark)
2
soothing(weak, pale, faded)
2
sweetened
2
understated(verb, adjective, quiet, subdued, reduced)
2
weak(pale, faded)
1
abject
1
afforded
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