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: provided with or produced or modified by the use of a mute
mutedly
adverb
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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Priced from $69 to $350, the colorful Parachute for Le Fleur collection comprises the home textile label’s signature linen bedding in the stylish lifestyle brand’s muted camo prints and playful pastel palette of Geneva Blue, Blonde and Jade.
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Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 June 2024
Female wild turkeys are smaller, with more muted brown plumage.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 June 2024
Kelly issued only a muted comment about the legislation on Friday.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2024
The Broadway ensemble dons colorful outfits, including loud headgear and sparkly flapper-style get-ups, while the A.R.T. ensemble wears more muted, sensual garb.
—Andrew Zucker, Washington Post, 19 June 2024
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Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 June 2024
Female wild turkeys are smaller, with more muted brown plumage.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 June 2024
Kelly issued only a muted comment about the legislation on Friday.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2024
The Broadway ensemble dons colorful outfits, including loud headgear and sparkly flapper-style get-ups, while the A.R.T. ensemble wears more muted, sensual garb.
—Andrew Zucker, Washington Post, 19 June 2024
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“Muted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muted. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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