Muted Meaning in English
word
Definition
Describes something soft, less intense, or quiet. Can refer to colors, sounds, or reactions that are not strong or loud.
Usage & Nuances
Common with colors ('muted colors'), sounds ('muted tone'), or reactions ('muted response'). Slightly formal or descriptive. Not used for people to mean shy, but for volume, color, or emotion that is soft or restrained.
Spanish: suave - apagado - silenciosoPortuguese (BR): suave - apagado - silenciosoPortuguese (PT): suave - abafado - discretoChinese (Simplified): 柔和的 - 被静音的 - 低声的Chinese (Traditional): 柔和的 - 被靜音的 - 低聲的Hindi: मध्यम - दबा हुआ - शांतArabic: هادئ - منخفض - مكتومBengali: নির্বন্ধ - ম্লান - চাপাRussian: приглушённый - сдержанныйJapanese: 落ち着いた - 控えめなVietnamese: nhẹ nhàng - dịu - âm thầmKorean: 은은한 - 완화된 - 차분한Turkish: soluk - hafif - bastırılmışUrdu: مدھم - دبا ہواIndonesian: redup - lembut - tidak mencolok
Example Sentences
I prefer muted lighting when I relax at home.
natural
Her voice became muted with emotion as she spoke about her childhood.
natural
The usually loud crowd gave only a muted cheer after the goal.
natural
She likes to wear muted colors, like gray and beige.
basic
The music was muted during dinner.
basic
His reaction was muted, not very excited.
basic