muted

ˈmjuːtɪd
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Translation of muted into German

Adjective

1.

sound color

having reduced intensity or volume
  • The muted colors of the painting gave it a somber tone..Die gedämpften Farben des Gemäldes verliehen ihm einen düsteren Ton
2.

color

subdued color
  • The room was painted in muted tones.Der Raum war in gedämpften Tönen gestrichen.
3.

expression

not expressed strongly or openly
  • Her reaction was muted despite the exciting news.Ihre Reaktion war verhalten, trotz der aufregenden Nachricht.
4.

emotion

Rare
softened or restrained emotion or action
Rare
  • He gave a muted response to the criticism.Er gab eine gedämpfte Reaktion auf die Kritik.
5.

music

TECH.
played with a mute on a musical instrument
TECH.
gedämpft gedeckt
  • The trumpet had a muted sound during the performance.Die Trompete hatte während der Aufführung einen gedämpften Klang.
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Expressions with muted: examples in English and translations in German

gedämpfte Farben
dezente Farben
The artist preferred using muted colors for a more calming effect.

Synonyms and analogies of muted in English

Examples of muted in a sentence

  • She preferred muted tones in her home decor.
  • She wore a muted dress to the formal event.
  • The artist preferred muted colors for his landscape paintings.
  • His response was muted during the heated discussion.
  • The muted applause suggested the audience was not impressed.
  • Her muted laughter filled the quiet room.
mute
mjuːt
Verb
tr.
1.

sound control

silence a device or sound
stumm schalten stummschalten
  • She muted the TV during the call.Sie schaltete den Fernseher während des Anrufs stumm.
2.

intensity reduction

reduce the intensity of feelings or colors
  • He muted his excitement to stay calm.Er dämpfte seine Aufregung, um ruhig zu bleiben.
3.

communication

suppress or soften the expression of
  • He muted his response to avoid escalating the argument..Er dämpfte seine Antwort, um eine Eskalation des Streits zu vermeiden
Adjective
1.

speechless

not able or willing to speak
  • She remained mute during the entire meeting..Sie blieb während des gesamten Treffens stumm
2.

speech

silent and not making any sound
  • The room was completely mute after the announcement.Nach der Ankündigung war es im Raum völlig lautlos.
Noun
1.

speech

Dated
person unable to speak
Dated
Stummer mSprachloser Stumme f
  • The mute communicated using sign language.Der Stumme kommunizierte mit Gebärdensprache.
2.

music

TECH.
device softening instrument sound
TECH.
  • He placed a mute on his trumpet.Er setzte einen Dämpfer auf seine Trompete.
3.

funeral

UK
hired mourner at funerals
UK
Trauernder mKlageweib Trauerbegleiter
  • The mute led the procession.Der Trauernde führte den Trauerzug an.

Expressions with mute: examples in English and translations in German

mucksmäuschenstill
During the meeting, he remained mute as a fish.
mucksmäuschenstill
The children were mute as a mouse while hiding.
vor Wut sprachlos
vor Zorn stumm
She was mute with rage after hearing the news.
Höckerschwan
A mute swan glided across the park pond.
Taubstummer
Gehörloser
In the past, deaf-mutes faced many challenges.
mit stummem H
ohne H-Laut
In 'honest', the word is pronounced with H mute.

Translations of "muted" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
gedämpftadj.

The festival was muted, as sorrow lingered from the recent loss.

Das Fest war gedämpft, da der Schmerz über den kürzlichen Verlust noch nachwirkte.

gedecktadj./pp.

The first houses were rectangular or square and muted with brushwood.

Die ersten Haeuser waren rechteckig oder quadratisch und mit Reisig gedeckt.

stummgeschaltetpp.

Microphones connected to controllers will be muted when changing any audio volume.

An Controller angeschlossene Mikrofone werden durch Ändern der Audiolautstärke stummgeschaltet.

verhaltenadj.

The gras is still brownish gray, colors very muted.

Noch sind die Gräser eher bräunlich grau, die Farben sehr verhalten.

zurückhaltendadj.

His critique was muted but still conveyed disappointment.

Seine Kritik war zurückhaltend, vermittelte aber dennoch Enttäuschung.

dezenteadj.

In the gallery, the artist displayed muted sculptures that evoked curiosity.

In der Galerie stellte der Künstler dezente Skulpturen aus, die Neugierde weckten.

leiseadj.

Loud or muted, in every tonality and amplified through media relations.

Laut oder leise, in allen Tonarten und verstärkt durch Media Relations.

verstummtadj./pp.

A place where the silence is tangible, the digital chatter muted.

Ein Ort, wo Stille greifbar ist. Wo das digitale Geschnatter verstummt.

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Other translations for muted:

  • abgeschwächtadj.
  • leichtadj.
  • verblasstadj.

muted: Examples and translations in context

Her colorful dress was a misfit among the group's muted attire.

Ihr buntes Kleid passte nicht zur gedämpften Kleidung der Gruppe.

The bright colors of the painting contrasted sharply with the muted background.

Die leuchtenden Farben des Gemäldes stachen stark vom gedämpften Hintergrund ab.

Her subdued outfit matched the muted tones of the autumn season beautifully.

Ihr dezentes Outfit passte wunderbar zu den gedämpften Farbtönen der Herbstsaison.

Her art is vibrant, by comparison with the muted tones of her earlier works.

Im Gegensatz zu den gedämpften Tönen ihrer früheren Werke ist ihre Kunst jetzt lebendig.

He spoke in a muted tone, careful not to disturb others nearby.

Er sprach mit gedämpfter Stimme, um niemanden in der Nähe zu stören.

His favorite flower is the dusty rose, with its muted tone.

Seine Lieblingsblume ist die altrosa Rose mit ihrem gedämpften Ton.

The muted sunlight broke through the clouds, illuminating the path ahead.

Das gedämpfte Sonnenlicht brach durch die Wolken und erhellte den Weg vor ihnen.

The colors of the slough were muted compared to the vibrant snake.

Die Farben der Häutung waren im Vergleich zur lebendigen Schlange eher gedämpft.

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