- 1(of sounds) quiet; not as loud as usual the muted sound of traffic outside They spoke in muted voices.
- 2(of emotions, opinions, etc.) not strongly expressed The proposals received only a muted response.
- 3(of colors, light, etc.) not bright a dress in muted shades of blue
- 4(of musical instruments) used with a mute muted trumpets
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