Definition & Meaning of "muffled"in English

muffled

having a sound that is muted, subdued, or dampened

dead

dull

gentle

hushed

light

Grammatical Information

Composition

past participle adjective

qualitative

Superlative

most muffled

Comparative

more muffled

gradable

domain

sound, perception, quality

Examples

The distant thunder had a muffled quality, indicating the storm was still far away.

wrapped, covered, or concealed, often for protection, warmth, or secrecy

Examples

The child lay in a muffled blanket to keep warm.

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