muted
Americanadjective
adjective
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(of a sound or colour) softened
a muted pink shirt
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(of an emotion or action) subdued or restrained
his response was muted
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(of a musical instrument) being played while fitted with a mute
muted trumpet
Other Word Forms
- mutedly adverb
- unmuted adjective
Etymology
Origin of muted
Example Sentences
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Throughout the theater, the colors are springlike and muted, pastels that are lightly bright and storybook-inspired.
From Los Angeles Times
Across the country there were muted celebrations this year for Eid-al-Fitr, when Muslims around the world mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.
From BBC
The problem now for Tesla, according to Spak, who recommends selling, is that investors are starting to say that updates on these ventures have turned slower and more muted than expected.
From Barron's
But given the sizable threat to the global economy, Malek noted that stocks’ reaction has been relatively muted so far.
Reactions from proponents of the Make America Health Again movement were muted, with many influencers and activists remaining quiet about the ruling.
From Salon
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