Synonyms and antonyms of muffled in English

muffled

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MAKING LITTLE OR NO NOISE

I could hear muffled voices from the next room.

Synonyms and examples

quiet
There was a quiet tapping at the door.
silent
The stadium fell silent after the goal was scored.
soft
"Come here!" he said in a soft voice.
faint
There was the faint sound of traffic in the distance.
hushed
The judge delivered his decision to a crowded but hushed courtroom.

Antonym and example

loud
His music's so loud - he needs to turn it down!
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Something that is quiet does not make much noise. A quiet place or event does not have much activity, excitement, or people in it. People who are quiet do not speak much or often.
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muffled

adjective
These are words and phrases related to muffled. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of muffled.
A muffled sound came through the wall.
Synonyms for muffled from Random House Roget's College Thesaurus, Revised and Updated Edition © 2000 Random House, Inc.

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