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muffled
UK
/ˈmʌf.əld/
US
/ˈmʌf.əld/
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muffled
adjective
more muffled
Comp.
most muffled
Super.
UK
/ˈmʌf.əld/
US
/ˈmʌf.əld/
приглушённый
The sound of the music was muffled by the thick walls.
Звук музыки был приглушён толстенными стенами.
Additional translations
заглушённый
Synonyms
dampened
muted
softened
subdued
stifled
Antonyms
clear
loud
muffled
past participle
UK
/ˈmʌfəld/
US
/ˈmʌfəld/
Used as a past-participle adjective derived from the verb “muffle”
Synonyms
muted
subdued
dampened
stifled
hushed
dimmed
muffled-sounding
muffled (covered)
muffled (softened)
muffled (dull)
muffle
verb
muffled
Past Simple
muffled
Past Simple
muffled
Past Participle
muffling
Gerund
UK
/ˈmʌf.əl/
US
/ˈmʌf.əl/
заглушать
The thick walls muffle the sound of the traffic outside.
Толстые стены заглушают звук уличного движения.
приглушать
He tried to muffle his laughter during the serious meeting.
Он пытался приглушить свой смех во время серьезной встречи.
укутывать
She muffled herself in a warm blanket to stay cozy.
Она укуталась в теплое одеяло, чтобы оставаться в тепле.
Additional translations
обертывать
загородить
подавлять
Synonyms
dampen
mute
soften
deadening
stifle
silence
dull
Antonyms
amplify
expose
reveal
Definitions
muffled
adjective
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.
muffled
past 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.
muffle
verb
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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