adj

muffled

MUHFLD

adj

Made quieter or less distinct, as if covered or wrapped up.

"We heard muffled voices coming from the next room."

"The gunshot sounded muffled through the thick walls."

How to Use Muffled

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSound that's dulled or hard to make out, as if something is blocking it.

Common pairings

muffled voices muffled sound muffled cry

more muffled comparative, most muffled superlative

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We heard _____ voices coming from the next room.

ruffled shuffled