muted

adjective

mut·​ed ˈmyü-təd How to pronounce muted (audio)
1
a
: being mute : silent
b
: toned down : low-key, subdued
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.
Recent Examples on the Web The post also included a muted video of her singing. Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 8 May 2024 The ocean-facing Art Deco hotel has a Palm Springs vibe, with terrazzo, light timber, rattan, muted tones, and a heated rooftop pool. Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for muted 

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Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of muted was in 1855

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“Muted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muted. Accessed 12 May. 2024.

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