muted

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muted

The muted colors of the sunset painted the sky in soft pastels.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Having a softened, muffled, or less intense sound: Describes sounds that are quieter, less loud, or less clear than usual, often because they are being dampened or suppressed.
    • Subdued, restrained, or toned down in color, emotion, or expression: Describes something that is not bright, vivid, or strongly expressed; it is understated or softened.
Usage Examples
  • Describing Sound:
    • The muted sound of the television came from the next room.
    • She spoke in a muted voice so as not to wake the baby.
  • Describing Color or Expression:
    • The room was decorated in muted tones of grey and beige.
    • His reaction to the news was surprisingly muted.
Advanced Usage
  • "Muted response/reaction": A reaction that is restrained, lacking in enthusiasm or strong emotion.
    • The new policy received a muted response from the public.
  • "Muted colors/palette": Colors that are soft, greyish, or not bright.
    • The artist is known for using a muted palette in her landscapes.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mute (verb): To make a sound quieter or to silence.
    • Please mute your microphone during the meeting.
  • Mute (adjective): Refraining from speech; silent. (Note: This is a distinct meaning from 'muted').
    • He remained mute throughout the interrogation.
Synonyms
  • Softened: Made less harsh or intense.
  • Subdued: Quiet and rather reflective or depressed; of a light or color) not bright; soft.
  • Hushed: Very quiet and still.
  • Muffled: A sound that is not heard clearly because it is blocked by something.
Antonyms
  • Loud: Producing or capable of producing much noise.
  • Vivid: Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; (of a color) intensely deep or bright.
  • Strident: Loud and harsh; grating.
Related Phrases
  • In muted tones: Speaking or expressed in a quiet, restrained way.
    • They discussed the tragedy in muted tones.
  • A muted celebration: A celebration that is quiet or restrained, not boisterous.
    • Given the circumstances, it was a muted celebration.
muted

The muted colors of the sunset painted the sky in soft pastels.

Adjective
  1. being or made softer or less loud or clear
    • the dull boom of distant breaking waves
    • muffled drums
    • the muffled noises of the street
    • muted trumpets
  2. in a softened tone
    • hushed voices
    • muted trumpets
    • a subdued whisper
    • a quiet reprimand

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