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.
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After using it morning and night for a week, my T-zone stayed smooth and post-acne marks looked a little more muted.
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
When paired with neutrals, these muted and grounded reds feel both modern and enduring.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Travelers intent on leaf peeping in places like New England can expect surges of oranges and reds, while travelers to the Appalachian region will likely find a more muted outlook, according to AccuWeather's annual foliage forecast that was shared with Travel + Leisure.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
But every so often, artists take a rarer route — handing over both the screen time and very much muted mic to stars who lip-sync in their place.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
When paired with neutrals, these muted and grounded reds feel both modern and enduring.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Travelers intent on leaf peeping in places like New England can expect surges of oranges and reds, while travelers to the Appalachian region will likely find a more muted outlook, according to AccuWeather's annual foliage forecast that was shared with Travel + Leisure.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
But every so often, artists take a rarer route — handing over both the screen time and very much muted mic to stars who lip-sync in their place.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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