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muffled
adjective
Being or made softer or less loud or clear
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ˈmʌfl̩d
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adjective
Being or made softer or less loud or clear
“The dull boom of distant breaking waves”
adjective
Wrapped up especially for protection or secrecy
“Children muffled almost to the eyebrows”
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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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