MUM Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈməm

Definition of mum

as in speechless

deliberately refraining from speech kept mum about the surprise bridal shower

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noun

as in nappy

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Recent Examples of mum

Adjective

The team has been mum on how the new-look offense will operate under Lindsey, but coaches have emphasized a downfield passing attack and using their tight ends more. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 Washington — The Federal Reserve has remained mum about interest rates as inflation concerns have heightened, leading to confusion about the state of the US economy. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

Noun

Some of my earliest memories are walking down the aerobridge with mum and getting to visit the flight deck. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026 These boys and girls love fashion for things that are beautiful, but worn in a way that is from their mum’s wardrobe. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mum

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Adjective

By the end, the audience is left almost speechless — and still thinking about this singular, deeply original performance long after Lyons has left the stage.

— Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
His friends, from brother Luigi (Charlie Day) to Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) veer in a similar direction, somehow coming across less fully formed and three-dimensional than their nearly speechless inspirations from Nintendo‘s flagship franchise.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026

Definition of speechless

Noun

These are giant concrete-like clusters of cooking oil, grease, nappies, wet wipes and such that congeal into masses in our sewers, clogging networks.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
But composting services aren’t universally available and some of the products are less absorbent than normal nappies, critics say.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 1 July 2025

Definition of nappy

Adjective

Star winger Lionel Messi, the MLS leader in assists and goals, was rather silent against Cincinnati, finishing with zero shots on target and a yellow card.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
There’s also a traveling circus, a silent film theater, The Speakeasy and a look inside the Dundee Daily News.

— Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of silent

Noun

So far, the team has demonstrated the system with beer, cake, coffee, oranges and red wine.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
This time around, Drunk Uncle hailed the Brewers’ first World Series victory in the nearly 60-year history of the team as a win attributed to the power of suds in a town that is synonymous with beer — hence the team’s name.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of beer

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Below the video panel are buttons to end the live view, mute and unmute the speaker, and enable two-way talk.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
While an ordinary walk might leave her mind racing toward work, looking for a particular color gave it something else to do, effectively putting all that other mental chatter on mute.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of mute

Noun

At Turn Verein, the area’s German community center, revelers will have the opportunity to watch traditional dancing, listen to folk and polka bands and of course, drink steins of authentic German ale alongside classic Bavarian fare.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Wash it down with a glass of Red Brick Hoplanta ale, brewed in Atlanta’s Upper Westside.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of ale

Adjective

In true Brooklinen fashion, there are a few distinct hues to choose from, including muted and vibrant colors.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2026
In Scotland, as well as Ireland and Sweden, functional dressing in practical, muted palettes of natural textures for cold, wind, and rain is a part of everyday fashion.

— Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of muted

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