Muffled

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌfəld/

Definitions of muffled

adjective a descriptive word that modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'muffled' describes a sound that is not clear or loud because it is being blocked or obstructed

Example Sentences

A1 The muffled sound of the alarm clock woke me up.

A2 She spoke in a muffled voice, making it hard to understand her.

B1 The muffled music from the party next door kept me awake all night.

B2 The muffled cries for help could be heard from the other side of the wall.

C1 The muffled sound of the thunderstorm outside created a cozy atmosphere inside.

C2 The muffled laughter of the children playing in the snow brought a sense of peace to the winter evening.

Examples of muffled in a Sentence

formal The sound of the thunder was muffled by the thick walls of the castle.

informal I could hear my mom talking on the phone, but her voice sounded muffled.

slang I tried to listen in on their conversation, but it was all muffled, couldn't make out a thing.

figurative Her emotions were muffled by years of suppression, making it hard for her to express herself freely.

Grammatical Forms of muffled

• past tense: muffled
• plural: muffled
• comparative: more muffled
• superlative: most muffled
• present tense: muffle
• future tense: will muffle
• perfect tense: has muffled
• continuous tense: is muffling
• singular: muffled
• positive degree: muffled
• infinitive: muffle
• gerund: muffling
• participle: muffled

Origin and Evolution of muffled

First Known Use: 1382 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'muffled' originated from the Middle English word 'moufle' which meant to wrap or cover the head or face.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'muffled' expanded to include the act of wrapping or covering something to deaden sound or protect from cold, leading to its modern usage in various contexts.