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mum

[muhm] / mʌm /
ADJECTIVE
silent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bashful
STRONG
mute quiet shy still
WEAK
buttoned-up clammed up closemouthed hushed muted nonvocal not forthcoming not talkative reserved secretive soundless speechless tight-lipped tongue-tied uncommunicative unsociable unspeaking voiceless wordless zipped
Antonyms
STRONG
agitated

Example Sentences

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It led to her classmate, Olly, playing along with her and convincing his mum to let him go to the same after-school club taught by Laura.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

My mum always used to say as soon as I could walk I was kicking bouncy balls and stuff around.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

A mum of three, Aimee believes that women in Northern Ireland are not supported properly after they give birth, as postpartum physiotherapy is not routinely offered.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

"It's so draining. I'm exhausted worrying about money all the time. As a mum, sometimes you feel like you're failing, but I'm not failing, it's just the situation, unfortunately, that we are in," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“Conor?” his mum asked, looking back at him.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness

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