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muted vs quiet

quiet vs muted

muted is not a noun while quiet is a noun.

muted and quiet both are adjectives.

muted is not a verb while quiet is a verb.

muted is not an adverb while quiet is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
muted No Yes No No
quiet Yes Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, muted and quiet are synonyms defined as:
  • muted and quiet: in a softened tone
Other synonyms of muted include hushed, subdued.
muted (noun) quiet (noun)
a disposition free from stress or emotion
the absence of sound
a period of calm weather
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
muted (adjective) quiet (adjective)
being or made softer or less loud or clear free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
in a softened tone characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
(of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
in a softened tone
not showy or obtrusive
muted (verb) quiet (verb)
make calm or still
become quiet or quieter
muted (adverb) quiet (adverb)
with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
Difference between muted and quiet

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