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MUFFLED: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for MUFFLED?

Need another word that means the same as “muffled”? Find 3 synonyms and 30 related words for “muffled” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Muffled” are: dull, muted, softened

Muffled as an Adjective

Definitions of "Muffled" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “muffled” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

  • Wrapped up especially for protection or secrecy.
  • Being or made softer or less loud or clear.
  • (of a sound) not loud because of being obstructed in some way; muted.

Synonyms of "Muffled" as an adjective (3 Words)

dull(of business) not active or brisk.
His black hair looked dull.
muted(of a musical instrument) having a muffled sound as a result of being fitted with a mute.
A dress in muted tones of powder blue and dusty pink.
softenedToned down.

Usage Examples of "Muffled" as an adjective

  • They heard the sounds of muffled voices.
  • Muffled drums.
  • Children muffled almost to the eyebrows.
  • The muffled noises of the street.

Associations of "Muffled" (30 Words)

bufferAdd a buffer a solution.
Print speed is boosted by pages being formatted in a buffer while another is printing.
chocolateA sweet made of or covered with chocolate.
A chocolate biscuit.
clement(of a person or their actions) merciful.
It is a very clement day.
conspireEngage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together.
They conspired against him.
coveredOverlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form.
Women with covered faces.
drenchedAbundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination.
Drenched in moonlight.
dustyCovered with a layer of dust.
A dusty pile of books.
elasticityAbility to change and adapt; adaptability.
Aging can decrease the elasticity of your skin.
fluffyOf, like, or covered with fluff.
Fluffy white clouds.
fuzzyConfused and not coherent; not clearly thought out.
The picture is very fuzzy.
hiddenNot accessible to view.
A hidden cave.
hideBe or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety.
Herbert could hardly hide his dislike.
mellowIn a mellow manner.
To most farmers soil has good tilth when it is mellow and granular and crumbles easily in the hand.
moisturizeMake (something, especially the skin) less dry.
Revitalize your face moisturize your skin.
muted(of a musical instrument) having a muffled sound as a result of being fitted with a mute.
Muted anger.
pigskinLeather made from pigskin.
A pair of black pigskin gloves.
quietWith little or no activity or no agitation quiet is a nonstandard variant for quietly.
We wanted a quiet wedding.
rollingPropelling something on wheels.
He was charged with rolling drunks in the park.
secretlyIn secrecy; not openly.
I was embarrassed but secretly pleased too.
slidingBeing a smooth continuous motion.
Sliding TV ratings.
snowFalls of snow.
The first snows of winter.
snowballThrow snowballs at.
The campaign was snowballing.
snowy(of weather or a period of time) characterized by snowfall.
A long snowy winter.
softUsed chiefly as a direction or description in music soft in a quiet subdued tone.
Soft data.
stealthilyIn a cautious and surreptitious manner, so as not to be seen or heard.
We need to move stealthily and look inconspicuous.
subduedNot brilliant or glaring.
I felt strangely subdued as I drove home.
velvetySmooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste.
Robes of velvety black.
whisperA soft or confidential tone of voice a whispered word or phrase.
He managed to whisper a faint goodbye.
whisperingSpeaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords.
whiteOf wine made from white grapes or dark grapes with the skins removed and having a yellowish colour.
He was dressed from head to foot in white.
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