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MUFFLED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Muffled.

Muffled - as an adjective satellite

Being or made softer or less loud or clear

Example: "The dull boom of distant breaking waves"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dullmutedsoftened

Wrapped up especially for protection or secrecy

Example: "Children muffled almost to the eyebrows"

Muffled - as a verb

To wrap (a person, face etc.) in fabric or another covering, for warmth or protection; often with up.

To wrap up or cover (a source of noise) in order to deaden the sound.

Example: "To muffle the strings of a drum, or that part of an oar which rests in the rowlock"

To mute or deaden (a sound etc.).

To speak indistinctly, or without clear articulation.

To prevent seeing, or hearing, or speaking, by wraps bound about the head; to blindfold; to deafen.

Muffled - as an adjective

(of a sound) stifled or covered up; diminished by interference.

Example Sentences

"The sound of the thunder was muffled by the heavy rainfall."
"She spoke in a muffled voice as if she had a sore throat."
"The child's cries were muffled by the pillow."
"He wrapped his hands in muffled cloth to protect them from the cold."
"The prankster covered the doorbell with a muffled pad to avoid noise."
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Word Game Points

Is MUFFLED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, muffled is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MUFFLED has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is MUFFLED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, muffled is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MUFFLED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is MUFFLED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, muffled is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MUFFLED has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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