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MUTED Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word muted. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word muted. (close relations)
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mutemutelymuteness

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silent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by absence of sound

• failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to

• implied by or inferred from actions or statements

• not made to sound

• having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility

• unable to speak because of hereditary deafness

• expressed without speech

hushed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in a softened tone

muffled
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• being or made softer or less loud or clear

• wrapped up especially for protection or secrecy

noiseless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• making no sound

soundless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by absence of sound

stifled
verbv
adjective satellite

• held in check with difficulty

subdued
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in a softened tone

• restrained in style or quality

• quieted and brought under control

• not brilliant or glaring

• lacking in light; not bright or harsh

quieted
verbv
adjective

• characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

• free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound

• (of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots

noun

• a period of calm weather

• an untroubled state; free from disturbances

• the absence of sound

• a disposition free from stress or emotion

adverb

• with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')

adjective satellite

• not showy or obtrusive

• in a softened tone

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

verb

• become quiet or quieter

• make calm or still

damp
adjectiveadj
noun

• a slight wetness

adjective satellite

• slightly wet

verb

• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

• restrain or discourage

• make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible

• lessen in force or effect

dampen
verbv
verb

• suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity

• make moist

• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

• reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)

• make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible

• check; keep in check (a fire)

• lessen in force or effect

deaf-mute
noun

• a deaf person who is unable to speak

adjective satellite

• lacking the sense of hearing and the ability to speak

dull
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in liveliness or animation

• emitting or reflecting very little light

• not keenly felt

• not having a sharp edge or point

adjective satellite

• being or made softer or less loud or clear

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

• (of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted

• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

• (of business) not active or brisk

• blunted in responsiveness or sensibility

• not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft

• darkened with overcast

verb

• make dull in appearance

• become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness

• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

• make numb or insensitive

• make dull or blunt

• become less interesting or attractive

• make less lively or vigorous

dumb
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

• temporarily incapable of speaking

• lacking the power of human speech

• unable to speak because of hereditary deafness

muffle
verbv
noun

• a kiln with an inner chamber for firing things at a low temperature

verb

• suppress in order to conceal or hide

• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

tongueless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking a tongue

adjective satellite

• expressed without speech

unspoken
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressed without speech

• not made explicit

wordless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressed without speech

deaf-and-dumb person
nounn
noun

• a deaf person who is unable to speak

tone down
verbv
verb

• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

• make less strong or intense; soften

Best Hypernyms For MUTED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for muted, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
soften
Phrases (2)
acoustic devicedeaf person

Alternatives for SILENT

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