muffled

• Beschreibt einen Klang, der leise, dumpf oder gedämpft ist, als wäre er verdeckt oder umhüllt.

Describes a sound that is quiet, indistinct, or softened, as if covered or wrapped.

1. Quietened or indistinct soundB1formal

   Describes a sound that is made quieter or less clear, often because something is blocking it.

   Gedämpft

   • The sound of the party was muffled by the thick walls.
   • He spoke in a muffled voice, as if he had a cold.
   • Muffled cries for help could be heard from the basement.

   Synonymedullfainthushedindistinctlowmutedsoftenedstifledsubduedsuppressed

   Antonymeaudiblecleardistinctloudplain

2. Wrapped or concealedB2formal

   Describes something that is wrapped up or covered, often for protection or to keep it secret.

   Eingewickelt oder verborgen

   • The package was muffled in layers of bubble wrap.
   • He wore a muffled coat to protect himself from the cold wind.
   • The documents were muffled in a sealed envelope for secrecy.

   Synonymecloakedconcealedcoveredveiledwrapped

   Antonymeexposeduncoveredunveiledunwrapped

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um das Umhüllen oder Einwickeln von etwas zu bezeichnen, um Schall zu dämpfen oder vor Kälte zu schützen, sowie das Unterdrücken oder Abschwächen von Geräuschen.

A verb used to indicate the act of wrapping or covering something to deaden sound or protect from cold, or to suppress or soften a sound.

1. Deaden a soundB2formal

   To make a sound quieter or less distinct, often by wrapping or covering something.

   Geräusch dämpfen

   • The thick curtains helped muffle the noise from the street.
   • He muffled his cough with a handkerchief.
   • The snow muffled the sound of their footsteps.

   Synonymedampendeadendullhushmutequietensmothersoftenstiflesuppresstone down

   Antonymeamplifyintensify

2. Conceal or hideC1formal

   To wrap or cover something in order to hide it or make it less visible.

   Verbergen

   • She muffled the package in layers of cloth to keep it secret.
   • The spy muffled his identity under a heavy coat and hat.
   • They muffled the stolen goods in a blanket.

   Synonymecloakconcealcoverenvelophideobscurescreenshroudveilwrap

   Antonymedisplayexposerevealshowuncover