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Definition muted in British English

muted adjective

adjective
/ˈmjuːtɪd/
1

not as strong or extreme as usual

Example

Initial public reaction has been muted.

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1.1

not as bright or colourful as usual

Example

A muted light came from the second storey.

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1.2

not as loud as usual

Example

the muted sound of distant thunder

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Definition muted in British English