2
: provided with or produced or modified by the use of a mute
mutedly
adverb
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The disturbing quality of these sequences were accentuated by the film’s otherwise realistic, almost mundane, portrayal of the family household, with its natural, domestic lighting and muted palette.
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Erik Morse, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
The Beckham family let their mom shine on her special day, dressing formally but keeping their birthday bash attire to a muted, black-and-white palette.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Those forces made for a strangely muted introductory press conference the day after the draft on the main concourse of Spectrum Center.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
In a mostly Spanish-language role, Saldaña convincingly communicates the perpetual distress of the experience, her facial expressions bearing a muted anguish.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
As mentioned, hen eastern turkeys are considerably smaller than the toms and overall a muted brown.
—M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 27 Mar. 2024
For her, that meant toned-down, muted pinks and mauve desert tones.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
There’s a penchant for natural materials and freeform shapes, bold art set against muted walls, and a relaxed, luxurious feel where nothing is too precious or labored over.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2024
Schafer’s gown, which featured a v-neckline and figure-flattering silhouette, was hand-painted in muted shades of blue, yellow and white.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Erik Morse, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
The Beckham family let their mom shine on her special day, dressing formally but keeping their birthday bash attire to a muted, black-and-white palette.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Those forces made for a strangely muted introductory press conference the day after the draft on the main concourse of Spectrum Center.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
In a mostly Spanish-language role, Saldaña convincingly communicates the perpetual distress of the experience, her facial expressions bearing a muted anguish.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
As mentioned, hen eastern turkeys are considerably smaller than the toms and overall a muted brown.
—M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 27 Mar. 2024
For her, that meant toned-down, muted pinks and mauve desert tones.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
There’s a penchant for natural materials and freeform shapes, bold art set against muted walls, and a relaxed, luxurious feel where nothing is too precious or labored over.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2024
Schafer’s gown, which featured a v-neckline and figure-flattering silhouette, was hand-painted in muted shades of blue, yellow and white.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Muted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muted. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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