Pronunciation: /mjut/
noun a person who is unable to speak
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
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.
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.
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