muffled

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

ruОписывает звук, который является тихим, неотчётливым или приглушённым, как будто накрытым или обёрнутым.esDescribe un sonido que es bajo, poco claro o apagado, como si estuviera cubierto o envuelto, o una voz o ruido que se percibe de forma amortiguada.frDécrit un son qui est faible, indistinct ou assourdi, comme s'il était couvert ou enveloppé.deBeschreibt einen Klang, der leise, dumpf oder gedämpft ist, als wäre er verdeckt oder umhüllt.ptDescreve um som que é abafado, baixo ou pouco nítido, como se estivesse coberto ou envolto por algo; ou, em sentido figurado, uma voz ou expressão contida, sem intensidade.zh形容声音低沉、不清晰或被压低，仿佛被东西盖住或包裹住一样。arيصف صوتًا هادئًا غير واضح أو مكتومًا، كأنه مغطى أو ملفوف بشيء يمنع وضوحه.

1. Quietened or indistinct sound B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПриглушённыйesamortiguado (sonido)frassourdi (son)deGedämpftptAbafadozh闷响的arمكتوم الصوت

   Synonyme: dullfainthushedindistinctlowmutedsoftenedstifledsubduedsuppressed

   Antonyme: audiblecleardistinctloudplain

2. Wrapped or concealed B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗавёрнутый или скрытыйesenvuelto u ocultofrEnveloppé ou dissimulédeEingewickelt oder verborgenptEnvolvido ou ocultozh包裹或隐藏的arملفوف أو مخفي

   Synonyme: cloakedconcealedcoveredveiledwrapped

   Antonyme: exposeduncoveredunveiledunwrapped

• more muffled comparative form
• most muffled superlative form

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.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по обёртыванию или укрыванию чего-либо с целью приглушения звука или защиты от холода, а также для подавления или смягчения звука.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de envolver o cubrir algo con el fin de amortiguar el sonido o proteger del frío, así como para suprimir o suavizar un ruido.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'envelopper ou de couvrir quelque chose afin d'étouffer le son ou de protéger du froid, ainsi que pour supprimer ou adoucir un bruit.deVerb, 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.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de envolver ou cobrir algo para abafar o som ou proteger do frio, bem como para suprimir ou amenizar um som.zh动词，指用东西包裹或覆盖某物以降低声音或保暖，也指压抑、减弱声音。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على لفّ شيء أو تغطيته بهدف كتم الصوت أو الحماية من البرد، وكذلك لإخماد الصوت أو تخفيفه.

1. Deaden a sound B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПриглушить звукesAmortiguar un sonidofrAssourdir un sondeGeräusch dämpfenptAbafar o somzh消音arكتم الصوت

   Synonyme: dampendeadendullhushmutequietensmothersoftenstiflesuppresstone down

   Antonyme: amplifyintensify

2. Conceal or hide C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСкрытьesocultar o disimularfrmasquer, dissimulerdeVerbergenptEsconderzh遮掩arإخفاء

   Synonyme: cloakconcealcoverenvelophideobscurescreenshroudveilwrap

   Antonyme: displayexposerevealshowuncover

• muffled past participle
• muffled past simple
• muffling present participle
• muffles third person singular