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Synonyms & Similar Words
silent
quiet
still
noiseless
soundless
voiceless
wordless
unspoken
tacit
implicit
inarticulate
inaudible
inexpressive
dumb
speechless
tongue-tied
mum
hushed
subdued
restrained
reserved
reticent
uncommunicative
unresponsive
impassive
expressionless
blank
inanimate
lifeless
Meaning of Mute
The primary meaning of the word "Mute" is unable to speak or make sound.
Definitions
- Refers to a person who is unable to speak, either because they are unable to make sounds or because they choose not to speak.
- * Can also describe something that is silent or unable to produce sound, such as a mute telephone or a mute button on a device.
- * In music, a mute is a device used to reduce the volume of a musical instrument.
Etymology of Mute
The word "Mute" comes from the Old French word "muet", which is derived from the Latin word "mutus", meaning "dumb" or "silent".
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe someone who is unable to speak.
Example Uses
- The mute button on the remote control allowed her to silence the TV during the phone call.
- * The mute witness to the crime was unable to describe what she had seen.
- * The musician used a mute to soften the sound of her trumpet during the quiet passages.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
loud
vocal
outspoken
talkative
chatty
garrulous
voluble
articulate
eloquent
expressive
forthcoming
responsive
communicative
assertive
forceful
strident
boisterous
raucous
clamorous
vociferous