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muffled

/ˈmʌf.əld/

muffledadjective

more muffled

Comp.

most muffled

Super.

/ˈmʌf.əld/

Translations

assourdiPour un son rendu moins net ou moins fort.

The sound of the music was muffled by the thick walls.

Le son de la musique était assourdi par les murs épais.

étoufféPour un son ou une voix rendus sourds, sans résonance nette.

She spoke in a muffled voice, her face buried in the scarf.

Elle parlait d'une voix étouffée, le visage enfoui dans l'écharpe.

Additional translations

emmitoufléPour quelqu'un ou quelque chose enveloppé afin de protéger du froid ou d'atténuer le son.

Definitions

Not loud because of being obstructed in some way; muted.

The sound of the music was muffled by the thick walls.

Wrapped or covered to reduce sound or to keep warm.

She spoke in a muffled voice, her face buried in the scarf.

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muffledpast participle

/ˈmʌfəld/

Used as a past-participle adjective derived from the verb “muffle”

Translations

étoufféAu sens d'un cri, d'une voix ou d'un bruit rendu sourd par une obstruction.

A muffled cry came from the attic, as though the speaker were gagged and bound.

Un cri étouffé venait du grenier, comme si la personne était bâillonnée et ligotée.

Additional translations

emmitoufléPour une personne ou une chose enveloppée pour se protéger du froid.

Definitions

Having been wrapped or covered so as to deaden sound or provide warmth; muted or swathed.

A muffled cry came from the attic, as though the speaker were gagged and bound.

Synonyms

muffled (covered)

muffled (softened)

muffled (dull)

muffleverb

muffled

Past Simple

muffled

Past Simple

muffled

Past Participle

muffling

ing-form

/ˈmʌf.əl/

Translations

emmitouflerPour envelopper afin de protéger du froid.

She muffled herself in a thick scarf to keep warm during the winter walk.

Elle s'est emmitouflée dans une grosse écharpe pour avoir chaud pendant la promenade hivernale.

étoufferPour rendre un son plus faible ou moins net ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré.

He tried to muffle his cough during the performance so as not to disturb the audience.

Il a essayé d'étouffer sa toux pendant le spectacle pour ne pas déranger le public.

Additional translations

envelopperSens plus général : couvrir ou entourer.

Definitions

To wrap or cover for warmth or protection.

She muffled herself in a thick scarf to keep warm during the winter walk.

To make a sound quieter or less distinct.

He tried to muffle his cough during the performance so as not to disturb the audience.

Figuratively, to suppress or keep from being expressed openly.

She managed to muffle her frustration and responded with a calm voice.

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mufflenoun

Definitions

A device or covering used to deaden or absorb sound.

The ventilation duct was fitted with a muffle to reduce the noise from the fans.

An enclosed refractory chamber inside a furnace that shields the ware from direct contact with flames or combustion gases during firing.

The ceramic cups were placed in the muffle to be fired at a uniform temperature.

muffleadjective

Definitions

Relating to or designed for a muffle furnace or its chamber.

Regular inspection of the muffle bricks is essential for maintaining consistent kiln temperatures.