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: 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.
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The soft and cushioned bath mat comes in three elegant, muted colors (alabaster, clay, and eucalyptus) and doesn’t fade or lose its shape after washing.
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Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Jan. 2026
Which brings us back to our muted stretch of January.
—Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2026
However, some economists warn that the job market could remain relatively muted as companies turn to artificial intelligence to improve productivity.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Purple paint adds drama and a sense of luxury while still feeling cozy and calming, especially in dark, muted tones.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
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Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Jan. 2026
Which brings us back to our muted stretch of January.
—Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2026
However, some economists warn that the job market could remain relatively muted as companies turn to artificial intelligence to improve productivity.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Purple paint adds drama and a sense of luxury while still feeling cozy and calming, especially in dark, muted tones.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
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 8 Jan. 2026.
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