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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
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
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
  • On the whole, the average person generally prefers CEOs to stay silent on divisive political issues, the study found.
    — Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Proponents tout thousands of short-term construction jobs while remaining completely silent on long-term traffic, property value, and localized economic and environmental impact studies.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of silent
Noun
  • The Sentinel’s progenitor — the Orange County Reporter — leaned hard into the region’s identity, tied inexorably to citrus (which lent itself nicely to the paper’s celebratory beer release with Ten10 Brewing earlier this year).
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The post-race party features live music, food and a beer garden.
    — Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of beer
Adjective
  • 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
  • The muted colors, exaggerated proportions and futuristic sneakers that helped define Yeezy have spread through the industry.
    — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Its muted palette can skew bohemian or coastal, or simply bring a little intrigue to a cozy space of any style.
    — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of muted
Noun
  • The first spirit asks for a spicy home brew under the floorboards.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Definition of home brew

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