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- [muhf-uh l]
- /ˈmʌf əl/
- /ˈmʌf.l̩d/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muhf-uh l]
- /ˈmʌf əl/
Definitions of muffled word
- verb with object muffled to wrap with something to deaden or prevent sound: to muffle drums. 1
- verb with object muffled to deaden (sound) by wrappings or other means. 1
- verb with object muffled to wrap or envelop in a cloak, shawl, coat, etc., especially to keep warm or protect the face and neck (often followed by up): Muffle up the children before they go out. 1
- verb with object muffled to wrap (oneself) in a garment or other covering: muffled in silk. 1
- verb with object muffled to alter temporarily the profile of (a plaster mold) in order to run a base coat of plaster that will later be covered by a finish coat having the true profile. 1
- noun muffled something that muffles. 1
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Origin of muffled
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English mufeln, perhaps aphetic form of Anglo-French *amoufler, for Old French enmoufler to wrap up, muffle, derivative of moufle mitten (see en-1, muff); (def 8) directly < French moufle literally, mitten
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Parts of speech for Muffled
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
muffled popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
muffled usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for muffled
adj muffled
- faint — lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc.: a faint light; a faint color; a faint sound.
- dim — DIM statement
- subdued — quiet; inhibited; repressed; controlled: After the argument he was much more subdued.
- mute — silent; refraining from speech or utterance.
- silenced — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
adjective muffled
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- inaudible — not audible; incapable of being heard.
- lowered — to cause to descend; let or put down: to lower a flag.
- soft — yielding readily to touch or pressure; easily penetrated, divided, or changed in shape; not hard or stiff: a soft pillow.
- hushed — Having a calm and still silence.
Antonyms for muffled
adj muffled
- intelligent — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
- unblocked — to obstruct (someone or something) by placing obstacles in the way (sometimes followed by up): to block one's exit; to block up a passage.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- light — a light product, as a beer or cigarette.
adjective muffled
- loud — (of sound) strongly audible; having exceptional volume or intensity: loud talking; loud thunder; loud whispers.
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