muted

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adjective

mut·​ed ˈmyü-təd How to pronounce muted (audio)
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1
a
: being mute : silent
b
: toned down : low-key, subdued
muted colors
muted voices
a muted response
2
: provided with or produced or modified by the use of a mute
mutedly adverb

muted

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past tense and past participle of mute entry 3, mute entry 4

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Adjective 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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And olive undertones can go with olive green, copper, and a muted plum. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026 The 2026 sheer trend tends to incorporate more muted colors, fitting with de Ramon’s choice of sage. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026 With the crowd on its feet still hoping for a comeback, pinch-hitter Gavin Sheets struck out to end it and the Brewers had a muted celebration on the field. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 The other three bedrooms, in hues like muted green, all benefit from ensuite bathrooms, too. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for muted

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of muted was in 1855

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“Muted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muted. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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