mute

[myoot]

mute Definition

• 1. unable to speak
• 2. not expressed in speech
• 3. reducing the intensity of a sound

Using mute: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mute" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The boy was born mute and had to learn sign language.

• Example

  She remained mute throughout the entire meeting.

• Example

  The TV was on mute so as not to disturb the sleeping baby.

• Example

  The colors of the painting were muted, giving it a soft and subtle appearance.

mute Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mute

• silent
• voiceless
• unspoken
• inaudible
• muffled

Antonyms for mute

• vocal
• expressive
• loud

Phrases with mute

• deaf-mute

  a person who is both deaf and unable to speak

  Example

  The school for the deaf-mute provided specialized education for students with hearing and speech impairments.

• mute button

  a button on a device that turns off the sound

  Example

  I pressed the mute button on the remote control to silence the TV.

• mute point

  an issue or argument that is no longer relevant or cannot be resolved

  Example

  Whether or not he should have gone to college is a mute point now that he has a successful career.

Origins of mute

from Old French 'mu', meaning 'dumb'

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Summary: mute in Brief

The term 'mute' [myoot] can refer to someone who is unable to speak, or something that is not expressed in speech. It can also describe a reduction in sound intensity, as in 'The TV was on mute so as not to disturb the sleeping baby.' 'Mute' extends into phrases like 'mute button,' and idioms like 'mute point,' denoting an issue that is no longer relevant.