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mutedmade quieter or less intense in sound, color, or emotion

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: made quieter or less intense in sound, color, or emotion

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmjuːtɪd/

Korean meaning: 소리, 색깔, 감정이 약해지거나 억제된

Korean pronunciation: **뮤**티드

Example Sentences

  • The professor's muted reaction to the student's wild theory was more terrifying than any angry outburst.
  • The interior designer chose muted earth tones to create a sophisticated atmosphere.
  • His muted celebration after winning the lottery made everyone wonder if he was actually disappointed.

muted

ADJECTIVE

//ˈmjuːtɪd//

made quieter or less intense in sound, color, or emotion

muted concept
💡 Concept

a parent points a remote control toward a large television that's playing loudly with bright, vivid colors. The parent presses the volume and brightness buttons to turn down the intensity. The TV screen becomes noticeably dimmer and the sound waves around the speakers grow smaller and fainter. A small child sleeping on the nearby couch remains peacefully undisturbed by the now-quieter television. Other family members in the background relax more comfortably in the calmer atmosphere. sounds and colors being made quieter and less intense

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmjuːtɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmjuːtɪd/

🌳Etymology

Rootmute
Suffix--ed

Origin

From Latin 'mutus' meaning 'silent' or 'unable to speak'. The word evolved to describe anything with reduced sound or subdued expression.

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🎵Rhyme

disputedrecruitedexecuted
disputed
recruited
executed

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The professor's muted reaction to the student's wild theory was more terrifying than any angry outburst.

The interior designer chose muted earth tones to create a sophisticated atmosphere.

😄 Fun example

His muted celebration after winning the lottery made everyone wonder if he was actually disappointed.

The muted sound of rain against the window was surprisingly soothing.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

subduedsoftenedrestrainedunderstateddampened

Antonyms

loudvibrantintense

Related

silencequietgentlesubtle