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muffled

UK
/ˈmʌf.əld/
US
/ˈmʌf.əld/

Translations

muffledadjective
more muffled
Comp.
most muffled
Super.
UK
/ˈmʌf.əld/
US
/ˈmʌf.əld/
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.
Synonyms
dampened
muted
softened
subdued
stifled
Antonyms
clear
loud
muffledpast participle
UK
/ˈmʌfəld/
US
/ˈmʌfəld/
Used as a past-participle adjective derived from the verb “muffle”
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.
Synonyms
muted
subdued
dampened
stifled
hushed
dimmed
muffled-sounding
muffled (covered)
muffled (softened)
muffled (dull)
muffleverb

muffled

Past Simple

muffled
Past Simple
muffled
Past Participle
muffling
Gerund
UK
/ˈmʌf.əl/
US
/ˈmʌf.əl/
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.
Synonyms
dampen
mute
soften
deadening
stifle
silence
dull
Antonyms
amplify
expose
reveal

Definitions

muffledadjective
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.
muffledpast participle
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.
muffleverb
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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