CEFR B2

muffled

adjective

Meaning

Describing a sound or voice that is made quieter and less clear, often by being obstructed or covered.

Examples

  • The distant music sounded muffled through the closed windows of the apartment.
  • She spoke in a muffled voice, her face buried in the pillow.

Synonyms: subdued, muffled, dampened, hushed