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muted

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/ˈmjuːtɪd/ · mu-ted

Having a soft, subdued, or less pronounced quality; not loud or strong.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having a soft, subdued, or less pronounced quality; not loud or strong.

ایک نرم، مدھم، یا کم زور خصوصیت رکھنے والا؛ شور یا طاقتور نہیں۔

خاموش

khamosh

Synonyms

softsubduedquietنرممدھمخاموش

Antonyms

loudharshstrongزور دارتیزشور

Common Collocations

  • muted colors
  • muted response
  • muted enthusiasm

Example Sentences

The artist chose muted colors for the painting to create a calm atmosphere.

فنکار نے پینٹنگ کے لیے خاموش رنگوں کا انتخاب کیا تاکہ ایک پرسکون ماحول بنایا جا سکے۔

Fankar ne painting ke liye khamosh rangon ka intekhab kiya taake aik pur sukoon mahol banaya ja sake.

Her muted reaction to the news surprised everyone.

خبروں پر اس کا خاموش ردعمل سب کو حیران کر دیا۔

Khabron par us ka khamosh rad-e-amal sab ko hairan kar diya.

The meeting carried a muted tone, suggesting underlying tension.

میٹنگ کا لہجہ خاموش تھا، جو پوشیدہ کشیدگی کا اشارہ دے رہا تھا۔

Meeting ka lehza khamosh tha, jo poshida kashidgi ka ishara de raha tha.

Easily Confused With

mutiny:Mutiny refers to rebellion against authority, while muted refers to something being soft or quiet.
mute:The adjective 'muted' describes a softer or less intense quality, while 'mute' means silent or unable to speak.

Word Family

mute
verbخاموش کرنا
muting
verbخاموش کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a muted TV when the sound is off.

Imagine a painting with soft colors that evoke tranquility.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خاموشی کو دیکھ کر سب چپ ہیں، / یہ چپ کا عالم کچھ اور ہے۔

Khamoshi ko dekh kar sab chup hain, / Yeh chup ka aalam kuch aur hai.

Seeing the silence, everyone is quiet, / This silence has a different essence.

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📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "mute" — silent, without sound

First known use: 14th century

The word 'muted' evolved from the Middle English term 'mute,' which means to silence or make quiet. The transition to its use in describing color and sound occurred over centuries.