Vocabulary Entry

muffled

|verb • adjective

verb

to make a sound quieter or less clear

Example Sentences

"The thick curtains muffled the noise from the street."

"She spoke softly to avoid muffling her voice."

"He muffled the sound of the clock by placing a towel over it."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The muffled sounds of laughter drifted from the neighboring room."

"He felt a muffled sadness when he remembered his friend."

"The muffled tones of the band played in the distance."