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muted
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muted

adjective

Definition of MUTED

1
a : being mute : silent
b : toned down : low-key, subdued
2
: provided with or produced or modified by the use of a mute
— mut·ed·ly adverb
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Examples of MUTED

  1. The artist chose colors that are dark and muted.
  2. the muted sound of a distant trumpet
  3. The government chose a more muted response to the threat.
  4. Their proposal has drawn a muted reaction from most observers.

First Known Use of MUTED

1855

Related to MUTED

Synonyms
hushed, silent, noiseless, quiet, quieted, soundless, still, stilly
Antonyms
noisy, rackety, unquiet, uproarious

Other Music Terms

cacophony, chorister, concerto, counterpoint, madrigal, obbligato, presto, presto, refrain, riff, segue

Rhymes with MUTED

booted, fluted, fruited, suited

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