muted

muted

adj

Definition of MUTED

1

a : being mute : silent b : toned down : low-key, subdued

2

: provided with or produced or modified by the use of a mute

— mut·ed·ly adverb

Examples of MUTED

1. The artist chose colors that are dark and muted.
2. the muted sound of a distant trumpet
3. The government chose a more muted response to the threat.
4. Their proposal has drawn a muted reaction from most observers.

First Known Use of MUTED

1855

Related to MUTED

Synonyms: hushed, silent, noiseless, quiet, quieted, soundless, still, stilly

Antonyms: noisy, rackety, unquiet, uproarious

Related Words: calm, peaceable, peaceful, serene, tranquil

Near Antonyms: boisterous, clamorous, clangorous, clattering, clattery, raucous, rip-roaring, roaring, roistering, tumultuous

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Other Music Terms

cacophony, chorister, concerto, counterpoint, madrigal, obbligato, presto, presto, refrain, riff, segue

Rhymes with MUTED

booted, fluted, fruited, suited