1
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
Inspired by the muted colors and shifting light of arid West Texas, the palette gives the interiors an inviting appearance that changes subtly throughout the day.
—
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
To make matters more complicated, recent graduates are entering the workforce at a historically challenging time in the labor market, marked by muted hiring.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The administration’s answer came not with fanfare, but with a muted confirmation from a spokesperson.
—Philip Wang, Time, 18 May 2026
But the celebration was a bit muted and the stadium was quieter and less colorful than usual for the first 85 minutes.
—Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for muted
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
To make matters more complicated, recent graduates are entering the workforce at a historically challenging time in the labor market, marked by muted hiring.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The administration’s answer came not with fanfare, but with a muted confirmation from a spokesperson.
—Philip Wang, Time, 18 May 2026
But the celebration was a bit muted and the stadium was quieter and less colorful than usual for the first 85 minutes.
—Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for muted
Cite this Entry
“Muted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muted. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
