Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈmʌfl̩d/
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ˈmʌfl̩d
Adjective
Stifled or covered up; diminished by interference.
Usage- of a sound
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A muffled curse escaped my lips.
Adjective
being or made softer or less loud or clear
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the dull boom of distant breaking waves
muffled drums
More examples (2)
the muffled noises of the street
muted trumpets
wrapped up especially for protection or secrecy
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children muffled almost to the eyebrows