MUTED


Meaning of MUTED in English

/ ˈmjuːtɪd; NAmE / adjective

1.

( of sounds ) quiet; not as loud as usual :

They spoke in muted voices.

2.

( of emotions, opinions, etc. ) not strongly expressed :

The proposals received only a muted response.

3.

( of colours, light, etc. ) not bright :

a dress in muted shades of blue

4.

( of musical instruments ) used with a mute :

muted trumpets

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.