This is the 8164th most frequent Dutch word.
gedempt
Muted or dimmed.
Here, "gedempte" implies a hushed or softened manner of speaking aimed at maintaining tranquility.
Ze spraken met een gedempte toon om de anderen niet te storen.
They spoke in a subdued tone to avoid disturbing the others.
In this context, "gedempte" describes the lights being dimmed or softened, affecting the ambience of the room.
De gedempte lichten gaven de kamer een gezellige sfeer.
The dimmed lights gave the room a cozy atmosphere.
In this sentence, "gedempt" is used to describe the sound being muffled or diminished in volume due to an external factor, such as the thick walls.