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Definition of muted

muted

/ˈmjuː.tɪd/
mut · ed
Adverb:mutedly
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• adjective

1

Softened, quiet, or reduced in volume and intensity (of a sound or voice); temporarily silenced, as on a telephone or electronic device.

Example

"The jazz trumpeter played a melancholic solo with a muted horn."

2

Soft, subtle, and not bright, garish, or intense (of a color, light, or visual design).

Example

"The living room was decorated in muted shades of sage green and warm gray."

3

Restrained, cautious, or not openly expressed in strength or enthusiasm (of an emotion, reaction, or activity).

Example

"The company's quarterly earnings report received a muted response from investors."

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• Rhymes for muted

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mutation
mute
mute swan
muted
mutedly
mutely
muteness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century as the participial adjective of the verb 'mute', which derives from Old French 'muet' and ultimately from the Latin 'mutus', meaning silent or speechless.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Muted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/muted
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