adj
muffled
MUHFLD
Muffled (adj) means Made quieter or less distinct, as if covered or wrapped up. Example: “We heard muffled voices coming from the next room.”
adj
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Made quieter or less distinct, as if covered or wrapped up.
"We heard muffled voices coming from the next room."
"The gunshot sounded muffled through the thick walls."
How to use muffled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSound that's dulled or hard to make out, as if something is blocking it.
Common pairings
muffled voices
muffled sound
muffled cry
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more muffled
- Superlative
- most muffled
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What does “muffled” mean?
The word “muffled” means made quieter or less distinct, as if covered or wrapped up. In plain terms, sound that's dulled or hard to make out, as if something is blocking it.
How do you pronounce “muffled”?
“Muffled” is pronounced MUHFLD (/ˈmʌfl̩d/ in IPA).
How do you use “muffled” in a sentence?
Here is “muffled” used in a sentence: “We heard muffled voices coming from the next room.”
What part of speech is “muffled”?
“Muffled” is an adjective.
