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muffled

adjective

being or made softer or less loud or clear

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
M
Ends with
D
Contains
UF
Scrabble score
16

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Pronunciation

ˈmʌfl̩d

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. being or made softer or less loud or clear

    “the dull boom of distant breaking waves”

adjective

  1. wrapped up especially for protection or secrecy

    “children muffled almost to the eyebrows”

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Example Sentences

the dull boom of distant breaking waves
muffled drums
the muffled noises of the street
muted trumpets
children muffled almost to the eyebrows

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