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Not expressed loudly, strongly or openly
“The tension grew, and the surgeon began muttering to himself quietly in a muted voice.”
Not excessively showy or lively
“Both of them were dressed in bright red, in sharp contrast to the muted décor.”
Not glaring or vibrant
“I sat in a chair in a room with muted light, closed my eyes, and focused.”
Unable or unwilling to speak
“The queens were stupefied and muted with shock as if thunderstruck by the news.”
Mild in effect or degree
“This is particularly so in the case of the small economy and reflects a more muted effect on interest rates.”
Not clearly visible or attracting attention
Marked by having a basic or uncomplicated form
Controlled or reserved in displaying one's emotion
Deep or resonant in sound or tone
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction
Silenced or restrained, as if with a gag
Characterized by an atmosphere or expression lacking in cheer
Sensible or reasonable in a dispassionate manner
Showing apathy or disregard towards a person or idea
(of a color) Not bright or pure
Past tense for to muffle or deaden the sound of
“She screamed into the pillow pulled over her head to mute the sound.”
Past tense for to reduce the strength or intensity of
“It is too early to tell if such aggressive measures will mute the violence or stoke it.”
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