adjective
1. being or made softer or less loud or clear (Freq. 7)
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the dull boom of distant breaking waves
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muffled drums
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the muffled noises of the street
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muted trumpets
• Similar to: ↑soft
2. wrapped up especially for protection or secrecy (Freq. 1)
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children muffled almost to the eyebrows
• Similar to: ↑covered
Useful english dictionary. 2012.