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: 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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Rooms are in muted tones of grey, green, and dusky blue, and even the smallest have plenty of space with king-size beds and a table and chairs—the city views are more interesting, but the ones overlooking the courtyard have dinky Juliette balconies as a consolation.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Think colorful traditional oushak patterns, muted and earthy colors, subtle stripes, and textured weaves, says Alison Truelock, founder and principal designer of Interiors by Alison.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
Layoffs remain relatively muted for now.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Although markets were higher, the cautious move in oil prices and relatively muted decline in Treasury yields suggest investors remain somewhat skeptical about an immediate end to the war.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Think colorful traditional oushak patterns, muted and earthy colors, subtle stripes, and textured weaves, says Alison Truelock, founder and principal designer of Interiors by Alison.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
Layoffs remain relatively muted for now.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Although markets were higher, the cautious move in oil prices and relatively muted decline in Treasury yields suggest investors remain somewhat skeptical about an immediate end to the war.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Muted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muted. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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