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[ adjective ] being or made softer or less loud or clear
Examples "the dull boom of distant breaking waves" "muffled drums" "the muffled noises of the street" "muted trumpets" Used in print (David Stacton, The Judges of the Secret Court....)The sound of his footsteps was like a muffled drum . (Robert Penn Warren, Wilderness....)Far_off , in the dusk , he heard voices singing , muffled but strong . (Bruce Palmer, "My Brother's Keeper", Many Are...)The soldier answered in a curious , muffled voice , his lips barely moving . The soldier 's voice was muffled again , stricken with chagrin . (Jane Gilmore Rushing, "Against the Moon,"...)`` We were on our vacation in Canada '' , Howard explained , in a muffled voice that must have been used_to booming , `` and the news did n't catch_up_with us till we were nearly home . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] wrapped up especially for protection or secrecy
Examples "children muffled almost to the eyebrows" Used in print (Glayds H. Barr, The Master of Geneva....)As he neared the square , a round figure muffled in a long , black cape whisked_by . Related terms |
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