adj
Uncommon
muted
Muted (adj) means Quiet, subdued, or not expressed strongly. Example: “The announcement was met with a muted response from staff.”
adj
1
Quiet, subdued, or not expressed strongly.
"The announcement was met with a muted response from staff."
"She wore a muted grey suit for the interview."
How to use muted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishToned down — quieter, softer, or less intense than usual.
Common pairings
muted colours
muted response
muted tones
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more muted
- Superlative
- most muted
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The announcement was met with a _____ response from staff.
Related words
Rhymes for muted
routed
diluted
reputed
sprouted
disputed
polluted
computed
convoluted
undisputed
attributed
distributed
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Frequently asked questions
What does “muted” mean?
The word “muted” means quiet, subdued, or not expressed strongly. In plain terms, toned down — quieter, softer, or less intense than usual.
How do you use “muted” in a sentence?
Here is “muted” used in a sentence: “The announcement was met with a muted response from staff.”
What part of speech is “muted”?
“Muted” is an adjective.
Is “muted” a common word?
“Muted” is an uncommon word in modern English.
