muted

adjective

mut·ed ˈmyü-təd

Synonyms of muted next

: being mute : silent

: toned down : low-key, subdued

: 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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The vibrant hues of golden hour gave way to the muted, earthy tones of not-quite-dusk. —

Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024 But for now the markets appear to be bracing for muted prices, a situation that should keep a lid on gas prices. —

Matt Egan, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024 Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris has been more muted on crypto, and the industry is split on how her potential presidency could affect crypto companies. —

Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024 The third and final entry in Sony’s Marvel antihero series, led by Tom Hardy, opened to a muted $51 million from 4,125 North American theaters. —

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