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adjective

ˈməm How to pronounce mum (audio)
Definition of mumnext
as in speechless
deliberately refraining from speech kept mum about the surprise bridal shower

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mum

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noun

as in nappy

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Recent Examples of mum
Adjective
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 Samsung is still mum on the details of total brightness in this new line of devices. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026
Noun
Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, two Ryder Cup greats and likely the other two best players in the league, have remained quite mum on their futures. — Brody Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Garden mum expert QiuXia Chen explains that the differences between potted mums and garden mums relate to their flower size, branching, flowering times, plant habit, and vigor. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mum
  1. speechless
  2. nappy
  3. silent
  4. beer
  5. mute
  6. ale
  7. muted
  8. home brew
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
  • Confession has also been a way for artists to seize authority from systems that preferred them silent, decorative, or safely explained.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Each signature shoe was made the silent main character of a short movie.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of silent
Noun
  • Saturdays on the couch before the widescreen with beer, chicken wings and cheese dip might also be the best way to escape our ugly, chaotic politics.
    — Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
  • On especially warm days, consider a beer slushie instead of a traditional pour.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of beer
Adjective
  • If this morning's College GameDay was any indication, maybe watch the game on mute if the kiddos aren't in bed yet.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Your iPhone 13 is missing the Action Button, a customizable shortcut key that replaced the age-old mute switch.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of mute
Noun
  • The next round was on the latecomer; a wild ale by the name of Arietta, from Fox Farm Brewery, floral and largely flat, had a pleasing barnyard funk.
    — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The best beer for this variation is a golden or amber ale, something that’s not too hoppy.
    — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of ale
Adjective
  • Middleton paired her blazer with muted pieces in cocoa — a set of trousers and a round neck jumper by British contemporary designer brand Joseph.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • So, why are fuel costs so high while the global oil benchmark remains relatively muted (though still high by historical standards) at just over $100 per barrel?
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of muted
Noun
  • The festival will also feature a home brew competition and a main stage with music.
    — Nathan Pilling July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • On our small Farm in Ennis Texas, my father would pick wild Muscadine grapes and make home brew.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Definition of home brew

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“Mum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mum. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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