Mute Definition & Meaning
mute
- adjective
- expressed without speech; "a mute appeal"; "a silent curse"; "best grief is tongueless"- Emily Dickinson; "the words stopped at her lips unsounded"; "unspoken grief"; "choking exasperation and wordless shame"- Thomas Wolfe
- unable to speak because of hereditary deafness
- noun
- a deaf person who is unable to speak
- a device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument
- verb
- deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
"Mute" in song lyrics
See how mute is used in real songs:
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"Not when she rapping, press mute"
Afroman — Whack Rappers -
"like my ears were mute"
Black Milk f/ Colin Monroe — Without You -
"Peeps go, i'm clockin' videos on mute"
Boac — 19 Ninety Now Theme Transmission
Words that rhyme with mute
Usage tips for "mute"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "mute" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for mute to find words that pair well.
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- What does mute mean?
- expressed without speech; "a mute appeal"; "a silent curse"; "best grief is tongueless"- Emily Dickinson; "the words stopped at her lips unsounded"; "unspoken grief"; "choking exasperation and wordless shame"- Thomas Wolfe unable to speak because of hereditary deafness a deaf person who is unable to speak a device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
- What part of speech is mute?
- Mute is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does mute have?
- Mute has 5 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).