adj. 1. same as quiet; as, the muted atmosphere of a church. Opposite of noisy. Syn. -- hushed. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. softened; rendered less loud or harsh; -- of sounds and instruments which produce sounds; as, muted trumpets. Syn. -- dull, muffled, softened. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
(adj) being or made softer or less loud or clear, Syn. softened, muted, muffled, Example:the dull boom of distant breaking waves; muffled drums; the muffled noises of the street; muted trumpets