muffled (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈmʌfəld/
Definition
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.
The sound of the alarm clock was muffled by the thick duvet, making it hard to wake up.
How to Use muffled
- muffled by (prepositional phrase)
- Made quieter or less clear due to being covered or surrounded by something. — "The explosion was muffled by the thick forest."
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