Definition & Meaning of "muffle"

to muffle

to make a sound quieter or less distinct

damp

dampen

deaden

dull

mute

Transitive: to muffle a noise

to dampen or suppress the volume of a source of sound by covering or wrapping it

Transitive: to muffle a source of sound

Muffle

a kiln with an inner chamber for firing things at a low temperature

muffle

muffled

adj

muffled

adj

muffler

Example

The ongoing rain was muffling the city noises.

The new insulation has effectively muffled the external traffic sounds.

The carpet successfully muffled the echo in the room.

Adding a thick layer of fabric can muffle the loud sound of footsteps.

The sound of footsteps on the carpet was intentionally muffled in the library.

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