How to Use muted in a Sentence

muted

adjective
  • The artist chose colors that are dark and muted.
  • The government chose a more muted response to the threat.
  • Their proposal has drawn a muted reaction from most observers.
  • These burlap bows can be put in the tree for a more muted look that still stuns.
    — Theresa Johnson, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2023
  • In a sea of muted pastels, this unique shade is a dream.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
  • To be sure, this is a muted green, but that is its appeal.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
  • In their own muted ways, her colleagues agreed.
    — Mark Dee april 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Think soft slate, smoky blue, or muted cerulean over jewel tones.
    — Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
  • White, black, brown, and cream all pair well with a muted green color.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
  • There was brief and muted laughter.
    — Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Warm whites, muted greens, and light wood tones are classics for this style.
    — Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Eliza donned a white vest with pants, while Amelia wore a muted navy vest and shorts.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • Choose a color of your choice and blend to create a muted look on your lid.
    — Ashley Garcia Lezcano, refinery29.com, 22 Feb. 2023
  • There are also touches of gray, blue, green and even a muted pink.
    — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2021
  • These brights are peeking through in both muted and shocking ways.
    — Cassandra Pintro, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2021
  • The muted off-white adds warmth to rustic and modern kitchens alike.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2023
  • In past years this was a somewhat muted section.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Last year was more muted in terms of deal count, coming in at 58.
    — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2024
  • To let your tips take centerstage, use a muted or nude base for this look.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 1 June 2026
  • Keep your look simple with a blue that's equal parts muted and vibrant.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Think deep indigos, rich navy blues, and dark and muted teal tones.
    — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Others are far more muted about the outlook.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 7 Jan. 2026
  • But most politicians stick to the script, wearing muted garb.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
  • As the night wore on, muted crowds watched with eyes glued to screens showing the results.
    — Gabriella Abdul-Hakim, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Hensen says to opt for calm, muted tones instead of bright, high-contrast ones.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The vibrant hues of golden hour gave way to the muted, earthy tones of not-quite-dusk.
    — Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
  • There's still light to be found even if our holiday is a bit more muted than we're used to.
    — Scottie Andrew, CNN, 23 Nov. 2020
  • At the end of his speech, some actors stood up again for him, but the applause was more muted.
    — Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 27 Mar. 2022
  • Wednesday night though, he was slumped in his chair, and his voice was much more muted than usual.
    — Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Oct. 2020
  • Choose instead dark, muted tones, or warm neutrals.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026

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