Meaning & Definition of word "Mute"

Mute

/mjuːt/

1. A device used to deaden or silence sound.
- Example: The musician used a mute on his trumpet to create a softer sound.
2. A person who is unable to speak.
- Example: In stories, a mute often communicates through gestures or writing.

1. To silence or make incapable of producing sound.
- Example: She decided to mute the TV during the commercial.
2. To render speechless or incapable of expressing oneself.
- Example: The shocking news seemed to mute everyone in the room.

1. Silent; unable to speak; not producing sound.
- Example: The audience was mute during the performance, captivated by the beauty of the music.
2. Having a color that is not bright or intense; subdued.
- Example: He wore a mute palette of colors for the formal event.

Middle English, from Old French 'muet', from Latin 'mutus' meaning 'silent, unable to speak'.

mute button:

A control on a device that silences the sound.

mute point:

A topic that is no longer relevant or important.

mute mode:

Device setting to silence notifications or alerts.

dumb:

Unable to speak; sometimes used to mean lacking intelligence.

silence:

The absence of sound.

speechless:

Unable to speak, especially as a result of shock or strong emotion.

Meaning: To shut someone up, particularly in conversation.

Example Sentence: I just muted him during the debate.

Meaning: To turn off sound on a video or call.

Example Sentence: I'll mute the video while I take this call.