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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 silky blooms come in muted pinks, greens, and creams, while a sturdy twig-vine base keeps the arrangement secure.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026
On those earlier projects, María reflected on her mental health journey over simple, muted beats and delicate chords.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2026
Green’s guitar whirls nimbly underneath the words, while an effect like a muted choir loops in the background.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
This manicure plays with two shades of green, a muted olive and a vibrant shamrock.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026
On those earlier projects, María reflected on her mental health journey over simple, muted beats and delicate chords.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2026
Green’s guitar whirls nimbly underneath the words, while an effect like a muted choir loops in the background.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
This manicure plays with two shades of green, a muted olive and a vibrant shamrock.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
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 11 Mar. 2026.
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