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mutedly

mutedly

5.8
In a quiet, gentle way that shows little feeling
  • adverb
  • /ˈmjuːtɪdli/
translation icon : suavemente
  • (SINGING MUTEDLY)

Examples

  • He nodded mutedly, acknowledging the difficult news without raising his voice.

  • For example, the phrase "public expenses for health care should be cut because we have to rationalize the system," additionally (if mutedly) "states" that people will die because they will no longer afford the medical treatment necessary for their condition.

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  • She spoke mutedly about her disappointment in the team's performance.

  • The colors in the painting were mutedly blended, giving it a soft and calming appearance.

Synonyms

quietly
vsmutedly
517 1.0

In a quiet way that makes little or no noise

applies more broadly covering subdued actions feelings and colors
softly
vsmutedly
178 1.0

In a quiet, low voice or at low volume

is used more widely to mean subdued intensity in many areas
very softly
vsmutedly
4 2.8

In music, played very quietly so the sound is almost not heard

is milder in degree applying to subtle intensity not only extreme quiet

Antonyms

intensely
88 3.1

In a very strong or focused way

How Intense

loudly
172 1.0
mutedly
5.8
softly
95 1.0
faintly
47 2.7

Surface Forms

mutedly positive

Morphology

mutedly = muted (transparent) = mute + ly

Formed by adding the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'muted', yielding 'in a muted manner'.

Etymology

The word mutedly comes from muted, which comes from the old word mute meaning 'silent'. So to do something mutedly is to do it in a quiet, not strong way, like turning the sound down or using soft colors.