muted Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: M Y UW1 T IH0 D
What Does Muted Mean?
Muted is used as an adjective meaning Not expressed strongly or openly; subdued and understated. It can also mean Quiet or soft. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of mute. As a verb, it means To silence, to make quiet.
Word Facts for Muted
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | subdued, dull and soft |
| Comparative / superlative | more muted, most muted |
Muted Definition (Adjective)
- Not expressed strongly or openly; subdued and understated
muted criticism
- Quiet or soft.
- Subdued.
Muted as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of mute
Verb
- To silence, to make quiet.
- To turn off the sound of.
Please mute the music while I make a call.
Verb
- Of a bird: to defecate.
Verb
- To cast off; to moult.
Adjective
- Not expressed strongly or openly.
- (of a sound) Quiet or soft.
- (of color) Subdued.
Synonyms of Muted
Muted synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Muted
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Muted in a Sentence
muted criticism
Please mute the music while I make a call.
Word Forms & Grammar
muted (comparative more muted, superlative most muted)
muted
Words That Rhyme With Muted
Muted: Your Questions Answered
Is muted an adjective or a verb?
Muted is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for muted?
Close synonyms of muted are subdued, dull and soft. See the full list of muted synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of muted?
The comparative form is more muted and the superlative form is most muted.