Mutely: meaning, definitions and examples
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mutely
[ หmjuหtli ]
in a silent or speechless manner
Mutely is an adverb that means in a silent or speechless manner. It is used to describe the action of being quiet or not speaking. When someone communicates mutely, they are using gestures, facial expressions, or other non-verbal cues instead of words. This can be due to shyness, discomfort, or a deliberate choice not to speak.
Synonyms
quietly, silently, speechlessly
Examples of usage
- She nodded mutely, unable to find the right words to express her feelings.
- The child stared mutely at the teacher, too nervous to speak up in class.
- He stood mutely in the corner, observing the conversation without saying a word.
Translations
Translations of the word "mutely" in other languages:
๐ต๐น silenciosamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช still
๐ฎ๐ฉ diam
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะพะฒัะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ milczฤ co
๐ฏ๐ต ็ก่จใง
๐ซ๐ท silencieusement
๐ช๐ธ en silencio
๐น๐ท suskun bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌต๋ฌตํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุตู ุช
๐จ๐ฟ mlฤky
๐ธ๐ฐ mlฤky
๐จ๐ณ ้ป้ปๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ molฤe
๐ฎ๐ธ รพegjandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฏะฝััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแจแแแแแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ susqun
๐ฒ๐ฝ en silencio
Word origin
The word 'mutely' originates from the Old French word 'mu' meaning 'dumb' or 'silent'. Over time, it evolved to its current form in English, retaining the meaning of being silent or speechless. The use of 'mutely' in English literature can be traced back to the 17th century, where it was used to describe characters who communicated non-verbally.