mute
adjective
silent; refraining from speech or utterance.
mutely
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a word derived from
mute.
Example Sentences
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Tray tables had one purpose: to be unfolded before a TV set so that instead of conversing with others around a dining-room table, people could eat while mutely staring at a TV screen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
In its middle age as in its youth, the Brick House stood mutely by, its feet brushed by a spotlight on the Glass House that never fully turned its way.
From New York Times ● Apr. 13, 2024
McConnell, 81, stopped talking mid-sentence at a news conference on Capitol Hill on Wednesday and stood mutely for 23 seconds until he was led away from reporters, only to return later to report, "I'm fine."
From Reuters ● Jul. 28, 2023
Attendees mutely shuffled in place at first, until Ralph’s resolve pulled them in and turned them up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2023
Old Hardman was just in view outside, gazing mutely at the five-pound note in his hand.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
