Pronunciation: /mjut/

Definitions of mute

noun a person who is unable to speak

Example Sentences

A1 She pressed the mute button on the TV remote.

A2 The mute in the meeting didn't say a word the entire time.

B1 The mute of the TV was a bit too low, so I couldn't hear the dialogue.

B2 He used sign language to communicate with his mute friend.

C1 The mute of the violin added a haunting quality to the music.

C2 The artist's painting depicted a world where everyone was mute.

adjective unable to speak; silent

Example Sentences

A1 She sat in silence, her phone on mute.

A2 The remote control has a mute button for the TV.

B1 The artist's color palette was muted, with soft pastel tones.

B2 The audience was captivated by the actor's powerful performance, even though he was mute throughout the play.

C1 The politician's response was deliberately muted to avoid controversy.

C2 The symphony ended with a hauntingly beautiful, mute cello solo.

Examples of mute in a Sentence

formal The teacher asked the students to remain mute during the exam.

informal Can you please mute your phone before the movie starts?

slang I told him to mute the drama and just focus on the solution.

figurative Her emotions were like a mute button, she kept them hidden from everyone.

Grammatical Forms of mute

past tense

muted

plural

mutes

comparative

more mute

superlative

most mute

present tense

mute

future tense

will mute

perfect tense

has muted

continuous tense

is muting

singular

mute

positive degree

mute

infinitive

to mute

gerund

muting

participle

muted

Origin and Evolution of mute

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'mute' originated from the Latin word 'mutus' meaning silent or speechless.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mute' has evolved to not only describe someone who is unable to speak, but also to refer to sound being turned off or silenced, such as muting a television or muting a musical instrument.