muted

Describes a color, sound, or emotion that is softened, subdued, or not as strong or bright as usual.

ruОписывает цвет, звук или эмоцию, которые смягчены, приглушены или не такие сильные и яркие, как обычно.esDescribe un color, sonido o emoción que están suavizados, atenuados o no tan fuertes y brillantes como de costumbre.frDécrit une couleur, un son ou une émotion qui sont adoucis, atténués ou moins forts et moins vifs que d'habitude.deBeschreibt Farben, Töne oder Emotionen, die gedämpft, abgeschwächt oder weniger kräftig und lebhaft als gewöhnlich sind.ptDescreve uma cor, um som ou uma emoção que foi suavizado, abafado ou não é tão forte e vivo quanto o normal.zh形容颜色、声音或情绪被减弱、压低，不像通常那样强烈或鲜明。arيصف لونًا أو صوتًا أو انفعالًا خفّت حدّته أو خفتت قوّته أو قلّت شدّته ووضوحه عمّا هو معتاد.

1. Softened in sound B2 formal

   Made quieter or less loud; not sharp or clear in tone.

   • The muted conversation in the library was barely audible.
   • He spoke in a muted voice so as not to wake the baby.
   • The television was on mute, so the room was silent.

   ruПриглушённыйesAmortiguado (sonido)frAssourdideGedämpftptAbafadozh柔和的arمُخْفَض الصوت

   المرادفات: fainthushedindistinctlowmuffledquietsoftenedstifledsubduedsuppressed

   الأضداد: clearloudresonant

2. Subdued in color or expression B2 formal

   Having colors or expressions that are not bright or vivid; toned down.

   • The room was decorated in muted shades of blue and gray.
   • Her muted response suggested she was not enthusiastic.
   • The artist used muted tones to create a calm atmosphere.

   ruПриглушённыйesApagado o suave en color o expresiónfrAtténué, adouci (en parlant de couleurs ou d'expressions)deGedämpftptSuavezh柔和的arخافت

   المرادفات: dullmellowquietrestrainedsoftenedsombersubduedunderstated

   الأضداد: boldbrightcolorfulgarishgaudyloudstrikingvivid

• more muted comparative form
• most muted superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of silencing or reducing the volume of sound, or to make something less noticeable or intense.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по приглушению или уменьшению громкости звука, а также для того, чтобы сделать что-то менее заметным или интенсивным.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de silenciar o bajar el volumen de un sonido, así como para hacer algo menos perceptible o intenso.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réduire ou de couper le son, ainsi que pour rendre quelque chose moins perceptible ou moins intense.deVerb, das angibt, den Ton oder die Lautstärke zu dämpfen oder stummzuschalten sowie etwas weniger auffällig oder intensiv zu machen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de silenciar ou reduzir o volume de um som, bem como para tornar algo menos perceptível ou intenso.zh动词，表示将声音调低或完全消除声音，也指使某事物不那么引人注目或强烈。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى كتم الصوت أو خفضه، وكذلك لجعل شيء ما أقل وضوحًا أو حدة أو تأثيرًا.

1. Deaden or muffle sound B2 formal

   To make a sound quieter or less distinct, often by wrapping or covering.

   • She muted the television with a thick blanket.
   • The heavy curtains muted the noise from the street.
   • He wrapped the instrument in cloth to mute its sound.

   ruПриглушитьesAmortiguar o apagar un sonidofrassourdir, étouffer un sondeDämpfenptAbafarzh使声音减弱arخفض الصوت

   المرادفات: dampendeadendullhushmufflequietsoftenstiflesuppresstone down

   الأضداد: amplifyintensify

2. Silence or suppress B2 formal

   To cause someone or something to become silent or less expressive.

   • The government tried to mute the protests by blocking social media.
   • She muted her microphone during the online meeting.
   • His criticism was muted by the fear of retaliation.

   ruЗаглушитьessilenciar o suprimirfrrendre silencieuxdeStummschaltenptSilenciarzh使沉默arإسكات

   المرادفات: curbdampendeadendullhushmufflequietquietensilencesoftenstiflesuppress

   الأضداد: amplifyexpresssoundspeakvoice

• muted past participle
• muted past simple
• muting present participle
• mutes third person singular