DictBridge Dictionary

muffle Definition and Meaning in English (muffle definition)

verb
Synonyms:mutedeadendampen
Quick Answer • Definition

Muffle definition: To make a sound quieter or less distinct, especially by covering its source or by wrapping something around it.

Definitions of Muffle

  1. 1verb

    To make a sound quieter or less distinct, especially by covering its source or by wrapping something around it.

  2. 2verb

    To wrap or cover someone or something in a cloth or other material to keep them warm or protected.

Example Sentences

casual

“She tried to muffle her laughter with her hand.”

casual

“The thick curtains helped to muffle the street noise.”

casual

“He muffled himself in a warm scarf before going out into the cold.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

Explore Vocabulary by Topic

Popular Topics
All 45+ Topics
Business & FinanceCommon AnimalsBasic FoodsDaily Actions (Verbs)ClothingCommon BirdsView All Topics (45+)

Inflected Word Forms

past tensemuffled
present participlemuffling
nounmuffler
agent nounmuffler

Frequently Asked Questions: Muffle in English

What is the meaning of Muffle in English?▼
Muffle definition: To make a sound quieter or less distinct, especially by covering its source or by wrapping something around it.
How do you translate 'Muffle' to English?▼
'Muffle' translates to 'muffle' in English. Muffle definition: To make a sound quieter or less distinct, especially by covering its source or by wrapping something around it.
How do you pronounce 'Muffle' and 'muffle'?▼
Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Muffle' and native English audio speech for 'muffle' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

Related Vocabulary in English

All Words →

Explore contextually related English vocabulary with verified English meanings, pronunciations, and sentence usages:

matchmatchmmmamamadmadmademademakemakemakesmakesmakingmakingmanmanmanymanymarriedmarriedmarrymarry