muffled

[US]/'mʌfld/
[UK]/ ˈmʌfl..d/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. indistinct; covered
v. wrap up; cover one's head; suppress

Phrases & Collocations

muffled sound

muffled voice

muffled noise

Example Sentences

The sound of the gunshot was muffled by the thick walls.

She spoke in a muffled voice to avoid waking up the baby.

He tried to muffle his cough with a handkerchief.

The muffled sound of the drums echoed through the room.

She wore a muffled scarf to protect herself from the cold.

The muffled footsteps in the hallway suggested someone was approaching.

He muffled his laughter with his hand to avoid disturbing the meeting.

The muffled sound of the rain on the roof was soothing.

The muffled cries of the child could be heard from the next room.

She wrapped the fragile item in muffled padding to protect it during shipping.

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