muffled

• Décrit un son qui est faible, indistinct ou assourdi, comme s'il était couvert ou enveloppé.

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.

   assourdi (son)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdullfainthushedindistinctlowmutedsoftenedstifledsubduedsuppressed

   Antonymesaudiblecleardistinctloudplain

2. Wrapped or concealedB2formal

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

   Enveloppé ou dissimulé

   • 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.

   Synonymescloakedconcealedcoveredveiledwrapped

   Antonymesexposeduncoveredunveiledunwrapped

• Verbe 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.

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.

   Assourdir un son

   • 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.

   Synonymesdampendeadendullhushmutequietensmothersoftenstiflesuppresstone down

   Antonymesamplifyintensify

2. Conceal or hideC1formal

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

   masquer, dissimuler

   • 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.

   Synonymescloakconcealcoverenvelophideobscurescreenshroudveilwrap

   Antonymesdisplayexposerevealshowuncover