Muted (Adjective)
Meaning 1
In a softened tone; "hushed voices"; "muted trumpets"; "a subdued whisper"; "a quiet reprimand".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The crowd spoke in muted tones as they filed out of the auditorium after the tragic announcement.
- Her voice was muted, barely audible as she struggled to hold back tears during the eulogy.
- The band's normally loud and boisterous sound was muted in the outdoor concert venue due to noise ordinances.
- The news of the company's bankruptcy was delivered in muted terms, with the CEO attempting to downplay the severity of the situation.
- The usually ebullient hostess's normally bright laughter was muted at the dinner party, a reflection of the somber mood of the evening.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Being or made softer or less loud or clear; "the dull boom of distant breaking waves"; "muffled drums"; "the muffled noises of the street"; "muted trumpets".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The colors of the painting were intentionally muted to create a somber mood.
- The acoustics of the room were designed to produce a muted sound that wouldn't disturb the neighbors.
- The film's muted tones and colors added to the overall sense of melancholy and despair.
- During the funeral procession, the muted sound of the drums seemed to match the mournful mood of the crowd.
- The singer's voice was muted by the headphones, but the engineer could still hear the emotion behind the words.