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Definition of muffled - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
audio qualitysound is softened or less clear
- The music was muffled by the thick walls.
2.
protectionwrapped for protection or secrecy
- The package was muffled in layers of paper.
3.
clothingRare wearing heavy clothes for warmthRare
- She was muffled in a thick winter coat.
Origin of muffled
Middle English, muffel (to cover) + -ed (past participle)
Terms with muffled included in their meaning
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sounds
make a soft, muffled crackling sound when moved or touched
muffled sound
not clear and muffled
audio
indistinct or muffled in sound
speech
difficult to understand due to being muffled
laughter
joyful muffled laugh like a snorting chuckle
sound
having a heavy, muffled impact
dull sound
heavy, muffled sound
dull blast
sound of a muffled explosion
Examples of muffled in a sentence
The conversation was muffled by the rain. The muffled documents were hidden in the drawer. His voice was muffled by the thick scarf. He was muffled in layers of scarves. Muffled children played in the snow.
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- French:étouffé, enveloppé, ...
- German:gedämpft, eingewickelt, ...
- Italian:ovattato, avvolto, ...
- Spanish:amortiguado, envuelto, ...
- Portuguese:abafado, envolto, ...
- Chinese:模糊的, 包裹的, ...
- Japanese:こもった, 包まれた, ...
- Arabic:مكتوم, مُغَلَّف, ...
- Hebrew:עָמוּם, מוּכְרָח, ...
- Russian:приглушенный, завернутый, ...
- Ukrainian:приглушений, загорнутий, ...
- Hindi:दबा हुआ, लिपटा हुआ, ...
Definition of muffle - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
soundtr. make a sound quietertr.
- The thick curtains muffled the noise from the street..
2.
indistinct speechintr. speak without clear articulationintr.
- He muffled his words in the cold.
3.
warmthtr. wrap something to keep it warm or protectedtr.
- She muffled her face with a scarf.
4.
suppressiontr. Rare suppress or hide an expression or feelingtr. Rare
- He tried to muffle his laughter.
Noun
1.
technologyRare device that reduces soundRare
- The car's muffle needs replacement.
2.
furnaceTECH. kiln with no direct flamesTECH.
- The pottery was fired in a muffle.
3.
animal noseTECH. bare end of the nose in animalsTECH.
- The cow's muffle was wet.
Expressions with muffle
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wrap or cover for warmth or protection
She muffled up the baby in a warm blanket.
Origin of muffle
Middle English, muffelen (to cover)
Examples of muffle in a sentence
She used a pillow to muffle her sobs. She tends to muffle her voice when nervous. The actor muffled his lines during the rehearsal. He muffled the baby in a warm blanket. The cold wind was muffled by the thick curtains. She tried to muffle her sobs with a pillow.
The thick walls muffle the sounds from outside. The muffle on the generator broke down. He installed a new muffle to quiet the engine. The artist used a muffle to achieve the desired glaze. A muffle ensures even heat distribution in the kiln. The horse's muffle twitched as it sniffed. A fly landed on the dog's muffle.
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- French:étouffer, silencieux, ...
- German:dämpfen, Schalldämpfer, ...
- Italian:attutire, silenziatore, ...
- Spanish:amortiguar, silenciador, ...
- Portuguese:amortecer, silenciador, ...
- Chinese:减弱, 消音器, ...
- Japanese:抑える, マフラー, ...
- Arabic:كَتَمَ, كَاتِم الصَّوْت, ...
- Hebrew:לְעַמְעֵם, עֲמַעֵם, ...
- Russian:приглушать, глушитель, ...
- Ukrainian:приглушити, глушник, ...
- Hindi:आवाज़ दबा देना, मफलर, ...
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