muted

adjective

mut·​ed ˈmyü-təd How to pronounce muted (audio)
Synonyms of mutednext
1
a
: being mute : silent
b
: toned down : low-key, subdued
2
: provided with or produced or modified by the use of a mute
mutedly adverb

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Examples of muted in a Sentence

The artist chose colors that are dark and muted. the muted sound of a distant trumpet The government chose a more muted response to the threat. Their proposal has drawn a muted reaction from most observers.
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However, the muted consumer and producer price reports for February might not necessarily be good news for the U.S. Federal Reserve. — Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025 Hadid’s makeup included softer elements, like faint brows and a muted lip to accentuate her look. — Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025 For a more sophisticated look, choose muted shades of dark green over bright hues like traditional Irish or shamrock green. — Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025 The newest of the three, Pinky’s, opened in December 2024 and embraces the Art Deco style and muted greens, brass accents and blush pink. — Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for muted

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of muted was in 1855

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