muted
adjective C1- Not expressed strongly or openly; subdued and understated · muted criticism
- Quiet or soft.
- Subdued.
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Even if the device is muted, its mere presence acts as a powerful environmental cue that demands a portion of the student's cognitive capacity.
Most painters simply applied the muted tones and gentle compositions of European romanticism to the rugged Canadian landscape, producing uninspiring results.
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