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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.
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And while Nicola Coughlan, Zendaya and Kaia Gerber have all embraced the power of hair-teasing this year, the aim for this new style is less Marge Simpson, more muted.
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Leah Dolan, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
The sleek setting includes a muted grey palette, hints of metallic, and an impressive collection of artwork by international artists.
—Shivani Vora, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
In a sea of glitzy Hollywood gowns, Philo’s muted designs have managed to stand out.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
While Bora commended the company for improving its revenue growth as of late, the analyst added that this growth has come at high incremental costs and looks more impressive considering the firm’s muted growth in year-ago quarters.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Leah Dolan, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
The sleek setting includes a muted grey palette, hints of metallic, and an impressive collection of artwork by international artists.
—Shivani Vora, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
In a sea of glitzy Hollywood gowns, Philo’s muted designs have managed to stand out.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
While Bora commended the company for improving its revenue growth as of late, the analyst added that this growth has come at high incremental costs and looks more impressive considering the firm’s muted growth in year-ago quarters.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Muted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muted. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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