2
: provided with or produced or modified by the use of a mute
mutedly
adverb
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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Nik Popli, Time, 9 May 2025
Over the decades, observance of V-E Day in the West has assumed a more muted, solemn tone.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 8 May 2025
In the Baltics, the concern was more muted, and even top diplomats acknowledged upsides to Europe’s frantic race to rearm itself.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 7 May 2025
Fellow Fighting Irish alums Loyd and Arike Ogunbowale had more muted performances, combining for 15 points.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Nik Popli, Time, 9 May 2025
Over the decades, observance of V-E Day in the West has assumed a more muted, solemn tone.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 8 May 2025
In the Baltics, the concern was more muted, and even top diplomats acknowledged upsides to Europe’s frantic race to rearm itself.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 7 May 2025
Fellow Fighting Irish alums Loyd and Arike Ogunbowale had more muted performances, combining for 15 points.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 3 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for muted
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“Muted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muted. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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