2
: provided with or produced or modified by the use of a mute
mutedly
adverb
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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The 94 rooms and suites have been reimagined with muted colors inspired by the soft hues of the property’s garden and the building’s historic architecture.
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
The classic design and muted colors complement a variety of interior design styles.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The Pacific Ocean subtly makes its way into the decor of the 167 guest rooms and suites, where rugs and table lamps in muted greens and turquoise evoke kelp forests, and fluffy robes feature green seashell prints.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Oyster Perpetual 28 Rolex is updating its Oyster Perpetual range with new lacquered dials in muted pastel colors: lavender, beige and pistachio.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
The classic design and muted colors complement a variety of interior design styles.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The Pacific Ocean subtly makes its way into the decor of the 167 guest rooms and suites, where rugs and table lamps in muted greens and turquoise evoke kelp forests, and fluffy robes feature green seashell prints.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Oyster Perpetual 28 Rolex is updating its Oyster Perpetual range with new lacquered dials in muted pastel colors: lavender, beige and pistachio.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for muted
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“Muted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muted. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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