mute
adjective
\ ˈmyüt
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muter;
mutest
Definition of mute
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: unable to speak : lacking the power of speech
2
: characterized by absence of speech: such as
a
: felt or experienced but not expressed
touched her hand in mute sympathy her mute hostility
b
: refusing to plead directly or stand trial
the prisoner stands mute
3
: remaining silent, undiscovered, or unrecognized
The hounds generally hunt mute, so they can get close to the game.
4a
: contributing nothing to the pronunciation of a word
the b in plumb is mute
b
: contributing to the pronunciation of a word but not representing the nucleus of a syllable
the e in mate is mute
mute
nounDefinition of mute (Entry 2 of 4)
1
: stop sense 9
2
sometimes offensive
: a person who cannot speak
3
: a device attached to or inserted into a musical instrument to soften or alter its tone
mute
verb (1)
muted;
muting
Definition of mute (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: to muffle, reduce, or eliminate the sound of
mute
verb (2)
muted;
muting
Definition of mute (Entry 4 of 4)
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Synonyms for mute
Synonyms: Adjective
inarticulate, speechless, voiceless
Synonyms: Noun
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Examples of mute in a Sentence
Adjective
They hugged each other in mute sympathy. I could see a mute plea for help in his eyes.
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Its included remote now comes with dedicated buttons for power, volume, and mute, as well as an IR transmitter that gives it a modicum of control over various soundbars, cable boxes, and AV equipment. — Jeff Dunn, Ars Technica, "Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick brings 4K, HDR, and Dolby Atmos for $50," 3 Oct. 2018 Not even TVs on mute, or TVs showing old movies or TVs behind a pillar. — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, "Where to not watch March Madness in Cincinnati," 13 Mar. 2018