adjective
- of low intensity and reduced volume; softened: She spoke in muted tones.
adjective
- (of a sound or colour) softeneda muted pink shirt
- (of an emotion or action) subdued or restrainedhis response was muted
- (of a musical instrument) being played while fitted with a mutemuted trumpet
adj.1861, in reference to musical instruments, past participle adjective from mute (v.). Figuratively by 1879. Of colors by 1939. Related: mutedness.