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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Aydemir said these additions align with both muted minimalism and expressive, earthy aesthetics.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
The neckline and bodice also featured contrasted fabric to the more muted emerald tone of the midi dress.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
The screen then moved to show live pictures from Gaza, where Hamas fighters held a much more muted ceremony than previous ones where the hostages were paraded around, drawing rebuke from Israel.
—Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … RADIO SILENCE – Spanberger’s muted response to dual controversies shapes narrative in final stretch of race.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
The neckline and bodice also featured contrasted fabric to the more muted emerald tone of the midi dress.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
The screen then moved to show live pictures from Gaza, where Hamas fighters held a much more muted ceremony than previous ones where the hostages were paraded around, drawing rebuke from Israel.
—Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … RADIO SILENCE – Spanberger’s muted response to dual controversies shapes narrative in final stretch of race.
—FOXNews.com, 13 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 18 Oct. 2025.
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