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: 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
McNeal recommends this comprehensive first-bites set from Lalo in muted, aesthetically pleasing colors like oatmeal and sage.
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Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 July 2024
Kardashian opted for a lehenga choli in soft, muted tones.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 12 July 2024
Stars like Kerry Washington, Dua Lipa, and Cardi B have all chosen the molten metallic for past manicures, while Tracee Ellis Ross tried a more muted take on the shade.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 July 2024
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Clairo: Charm [Clairo]
Claire Cottrill’s third album as Clairo is a muted, soft-rock record that finds its strength in its quietest turns.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 12 July 2024
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Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 July 2024
Kardashian opted for a lehenga choli in soft, muted tones.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 12 July 2024
Stars like Kerry Washington, Dua Lipa, and Cardi B have all chosen the molten metallic for past manicures, while Tracee Ellis Ross tried a more muted take on the shade.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 July 2024
Listen on Apple Music Listen on Spotify Listen on Tidal
Listen on Amazon Music
Buy at Rough Trade
Clairo: Charm [Clairo]
Claire Cottrill’s third album as Clairo is a muted, soft-rock record that finds its strength in its quietest turns.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 12 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for muted
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“Muted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muted. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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