adj [usually before noun]
muted sounds, voices etc are quieter than usual
= subdued
　Everyone was sitting round discussing the accident in muted voices.
a muted reaction to something is not expressed strongly
　There was muted agreement from most of the people in the room.
　The speech received only a muted response from the unions.
a muted colour or light is soft and gentle, not bright
　muted pinks and blues
a muted musical instrument has been made to sound softer