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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With their razor-thin soles and multiple shoelace options, the new metallic and muted suede options are at the center of the slim sneaker trend.
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Katie Abel, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
There’s not much separating this and Destroyed in quality, but a lot in tone – the sets and colors of Monster From Hell are much more muted, aiding the rich sense of melancholy throughout.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
The striking arrow shapes are an empowering accessory, yet there’s a subtlety in the muted bronze, ebony, and antique diamonds (which have a softer shimmer than modern cuts).
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
In a living room, a large tapestry can create a striking focal point, while a bedroom may benefit from softer, muted pieces that complement bedding and promote relaxation.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
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Katie Abel, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
There’s not much separating this and Destroyed in quality, but a lot in tone – the sets and colors of Monster From Hell are much more muted, aiding the rich sense of melancholy throughout.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
The striking arrow shapes are an empowering accessory, yet there’s a subtlety in the muted bronze, ebony, and antique diamonds (which have a softer shimmer than modern cuts).
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
In a living room, a large tapestry can create a striking focal point, while a bedroom may benefit from softer, muted pieces that complement bedding and promote relaxation.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 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 28 Oct. 2025.
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