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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The halter neckline, open back, and flowing fabric give it a breezy, resort-ready vibe—especially in the muted sage green.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
Natural light pours in through the windows, highlighting the soft textures and muted palette.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
The stock market has made an extraordinary comeback from its lows earlier in the year despite lingering questions about the economy and rising geopolitical tensions, but bitcoin’s gains have been more muted.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Lander’s criticism of Israel is much more muted and that of a liberal Zionist.
—Steven W. Thrasher
june 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
Natural light pours in through the windows, highlighting the soft textures and muted palette.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
The stock market has made an extraordinary comeback from its lows earlier in the year despite lingering questions about the economy and rising geopolitical tensions, but bitcoin’s gains have been more muted.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Lander’s criticism of Israel is much more muted and that of a liberal Zionist.
—Steven W. Thrasher
june 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 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 3 Jul. 2025.
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