muted

• Décrit une couleur, un son ou une émotion qui sont adoucis, atténués ou moins forts et moins vifs que d'habitude.

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

1. Softened in soundB2formal

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

   Assourdi

   • 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.

   Synonymesfainthushedindistinctlowmuffledquietsoftenedstifledsubduedsuppressed

   Antonymesclearloudresonant

2. Subdued in color or expressionB2formal

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

   Atténué, adouci (en parlant de couleurs ou d'expressions)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdullmellowquietrestrainedsoftenedsombersubduedunderstated

   Antonymesboldbrightcolorfulgarishgaudyloudstrikingvivid

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réduire ou de couper le son, ainsi que pour rendre quelque chose moins perceptible ou moins intense.

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

1. Deaden or muffle soundB2formal

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

   assourdir, étouffer un son

   • 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.

   Synonymesdampendeadendullhushmufflequietsoftenstiflesuppresstone down

   Antonymesamplifyintensify

2. Silence or suppressB2formal

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

   rendre silencieux

   • 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.

   Synonymescurbdampendeadendullhushmufflequietquietensilencesoftenstiflesuppress

   Antonymesamplifyexpresssoundspeakvoice