Synonyms for muted

Grammar : Verb

Spell : myoo-tid

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmyu tɪd

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Définition of muted

Origin : 1861, in reference to musical instruments, past participle adjective from mute (v.). Figuratively by 1879. Of colors by 1939. Related: mutedness.

verb muffle, tone down sound

Example sentences :

For the time being, conscience was muted by gratified ambition.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Then to his ears came the most welcome soft roar of muted rockets.
Extract from : « Pirates of the Gorm » by Nat Schachner

Muted cornets, banjos and saxophones were wailing out a tom-tom adagio.
Extract from : « Erik Dorn » by Ben Hecht

There was a peculiar, throaty quality in her voice, like a muted violin or 'cello.
Extract from : « Master of the Vineyard » by Myrtle Reed

“You will not be lonely,” said the unfortunate man in a muted voice.
Extract from : « The Man Who Lost Himself » by H. De Vere Stacpoole

Yet who would undertake to describe in words the tone of the muted horn?
Extract from : « The Psychology of Singing » by David C. Taylor

There were muted rumblings and crashes that slowly died away.
Extract from : « Deathworld » by Harry Harrison

Her voice was so muted he could hardly distinguish the words.
Extract from : « The Defiant Agents » by Andre Alice Norton

She could not say her prayers; she had none to say; her mind and soul were muted, muffled, dumb.
Extract from : « The Goose Man » by Jacob Wassermann

The shots were muted and flat in the stillness of the kitchen.
Extract from : « Consignment » by Alan E. Nourse

Antonyms for muted

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