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adjective

ˈməm How to pronounce mum (audio)
Definition of mumnext
as in speechless
deliberately refraining from speech kept mum about the surprise bridal shower

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mum

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noun

as in nappy

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Recent Examples of mum
Adjective
The team has been mum on how the new-look offense will operate under Lindsey, but coaches have emphasized a downfield passing attack and using their tight ends more. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 Washington — The Federal Reserve has remained mum about interest rates as inflation concerns have heightened, leading to confusion about the state of the US economy. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Noun
Though the album remains in the works, the group stayed mum about what — and who — else listeners can expect. — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026 Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, two Ryder Cup greats and likely the other two best players in the league, have remained quite mum on their futures. — Brody Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mum
  1. speechless
  2. nappy
  3. silent
  4. beer
  5. mute
  6. ale
  7. muted
  8. home brew
Adjective
  • By the end, the audience is left almost speechless — and still thinking about this singular, deeply original performance long after Lyons has left the stage.
    — Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
  • His friends, from brother Luigi (Charlie Day) to Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) veer in a similar direction, somehow coming across less fully formed and three-dimensional than their nearly speechless inspirations from Nintendo‘s flagship franchise.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of speechless
Noun
  • These are giant concrete-like clusters of cooking oil, grease, nappies, wet wipes and such that congeal into masses in our sewers, clogging networks.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
  • But composting services aren’t universally available and some of the products are less absorbent than normal nappies, critics say.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 1 July 2025
Definition of nappy
Adjective
  • Final Thoughts The Hisense 8,000 BTU UltraSlim Smart Inverter is a standout window air conditioner that effortlessly balances sleek design, near-silent operation, and top-tier performance.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The California Democratic Party opposes the measure, but many of its leading officials have stayed silent.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of silent
Noun
  • Many consumers are drinking less or buying ready-to-drink beverages such as beer and canned cocktails.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Counters and tables covered with gunk and what looked like marijuana and empty beer and liquor bottles around.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of beer
Adjective
  • Marceline Hugot, who plays Kathy Geiss, the mute daughter of GE’s boss Don Geiss, made a brief but thrilling appearance on trumpet.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Women tend to be victims rather than actors, but they are not rendered mute.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of mute
Noun
  • At Turn Verein, the area’s German community center, revelers will have the opportunity to watch traditional dancing, listen to folk and polka bands and of course, drink steins of authentic German ale alongside classic Bavarian fare.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Wash it down with a glass of Red Brick Hoplanta ale, brewed in Atlanta’s Upper Westside.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of ale
Adjective
  • The characters wear muted, sweeping gowns, their hair often loose.
    — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Stock futures are mixed this morning after the S&P 500 kicked off the week with a muted session.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of muted
Noun
  • The festival will also feature a home brew competition and a main stage with music.
    — Nathan Pilling July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • On our small Farm in Ennis Texas, my father would pick wild Muscadine grapes and make home brew.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Definition of home brew

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