muted applause

Examples (10)

• To muted applause, a small flag was raised over the building.
• The CEO's announcement was met with only muted applause from the disappointed staff.
• Despite his effort, the performer received just a smattering of muted applause.
• His controversial speech ended not with a bang, but with muted applause.
• There was only muted applause when the unpopular candidate took the stage.
• The play's opening night concluded with muted applause, signaling a potential flop.
• When the final results were read, there was silence followed by muted applause for the winner.
• The speaker's long presentation earned him only muted applause from the weary audience.
• She accepted the consolation prize to muted applause, her disappointment evident.
• The chairman's proposal for budget cuts was greeted with muted applause.