be muted

Frequency: 8.016.5 per million words

Used to describe a state of being quiet or subdued.

mutedVERBS + muted

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be

Examples (10)

  • Their reaction to the news was somewhat muted.
  • The applause for the performance was quite muted due to the technical difficulties.
  • Her enthusiasm for the project has been noticeably muted lately.
  • Even with the exciting announcement, the crowd's response remained muted.
  • The colors in the painting are deliberately muted to create a serene atmosphere.
  • He usually is very expressive, but today his voice is strangely muted.
  • The sound of the distant thunder was muted by the thick walls.
  • After the long journey, the children's usual energy was completely muted.
  • If the critics' reviews are muted, the film might struggle at the box office.
  • Despite the victory, the team's celebrations were muted out of respect for their injured opponent.