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muted

mut·ed [ mytəd ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. not bright or intense: not bright, intense, or harsh in color or tone

2. not loud: not loud or distinct enough to be heard clearly

3. understated: subdued and understated
muted criticism

4. music from instrument with mute: fitted with a mute, or produced by an instrument fitted with a mute


mut·ed·ly adverb
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