Mutedly

/ˈmjuːtɪdli/

धीमे/संयमित ढंग से; कम तीव्रता के साथ

Origin & History

From the adjective “muted” (past participle of “mute”) + adverbial suffix “-ly”; “mute” comes from Latin “mūtus” meaning ‘silent’.

“muted” (जो “mute” का past participle है) + “-ly” प्रत्यय से बना; “mute” लैटिन “mūtus” से आया है, जिसका अर्थ ‘मौन/चुप’ है।

Definition

Used to describe speaking, reacting, or expressing something quietly, softly, or without strong emotion, often suggesting restraint or lack of intensity.

यह शब्द किसी बात को धीमे, संयमित या कम तीव्रता के साथ कहने/करने के तरीके को बताता है—जैसे धीरे बोलना, भावनाओं को दबाकर प्रतिक्रिया देना, या बिना जोर-शोर के किसी बात को व्यक्त करना।

Parts of Speech

Adverb:
She answered mutedly, avoiding eye contact.
उसने नज़रें चुराते हुए धीमे और संयमित स्वर में जवाब दिया।

Usage Examples

He laughed mutedly, as if unsure whether it was appropriate.
The crowd responded mutedly to the announcement.
“I understand,” she said mutedly, trying not to cry.
He spoke mutedly over the phone so no one else could hear.

Synonyms

Softly Quietly Subduedly Understatedly Restrainedly Gently Mildly

Related Forms

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Adjective
Adverb

Idioms & Phrases

Mutedly (as used in reporting speech/reaction)
‘धीमे/संयमित स्वर में’—किसी प्रतिक्रिया या बोलने के तरीके का वर्णन (मुहावरेनुमा प्रयोग)
To respond mutedly
फीकी/संयमित प्रतिक्रिया देना