muted

adjective
UK: /ˈmjuːtɪd/
US: /ˈmjuːtɪd/

  1. Quiet or soft in sound.

    1. The colors were muted because of the fog outside
    2. The muted music created a calm atmosphere at the restaurant.

  2. Reduced in intensity or strength.

    1. The painter preferred a muted palette for landscapes.
    2. Her reaction was muted, but I could see she was still upset.

  3. Switched off or having the sound turned off.

    1. Please keep your phone muted during the meeting.
    2. The TV was muted so as not to wake the baby sleeping nearby.

Synonyms

soft subdued quiet
muted verb

  1. To soften or tone down the sound of something.

    1. He muted the TV during the phone call.
    2. I muted the notifications on my phone so I can focus on my work.

  2. To reduce the intensity or expression of something.

    1. The artist muted the colors in the painting.
    2. She muted her enthusiasm so as not to appear overly eager.

  3. To silence or suppress.

    1. His critics tried to mute his voice, but he persisted.
    2. The law aims to mute dissent within the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "muted" in English means: Quiet or soft in sound., Reduced in intensity or strength., Switched off or having the sound turned off..

The phonetic transcription of "muted" is /ˈmjuːtɪd/ in British English and /ˈmjuːtɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "muted": soft, subdued, quiet.

Example usage of "muted": "The colors were muted because of the fog outside". More examples on the page.