what is an example of something that is muffled?

Question

what is an example of something that is muffled?.

Answer 1

to muffle means to make a sound quieter (one definition)

the noise from an automobile engine is muffled by what is called a "muffler" which is located under the automobile

a muffler reduces the amount of noise that is emitted by the exhaust of an internal combustion engine

Answer 2

Here are some sentences I came up with for an example of the word "muffled" in use:

The pharmacist's voice was muffled by his mask and I strained to hear it.

She closed the bathroom door and began to cry, hoping the sound would be muffled by the door.

The insulated walls in the piano practice rooms help to muffle sound, so that others may practice as well.

He took off the muffler on his motorcycle so he could be heard 10 miles away, and was pulled over during a ride.

Answer 3

Joe was talking to DoorDash through the thick wooden door. His voice was muffled as he said, "Please leave it at the front door. Thanks!" The driver had to strain to hear him.

Answer 4

SHORT ANSWER

Examples of things that are commonly muffled are voices and sounds.

LONG ANSWER

Etymology of muffled:

The word muffle (v.) probably originated from the old French words moufle (n.) which means "a thick mitten" and enmoufle (v.) which means "to wrap up."

By being familiar with the French history of this word, it's possible to figure out the meaning of other words that sound the same.

For example:

1. To muff (v.) means to handle something clumsily or to drop a ball. This makes sense because wearing thick mittens might make a person clumsy.
2. A muff (n.) is a round tube-like covering for hands used to keep them warm. This makes sense because a muff is like mittens that wrap both hands.

A closer look at what muffled means:

A muffled (adj.) sound can be desirable or not depending on the situation.

A student studying in their room who is distracted by the sounds of heavy traffic outside their window might try to muffle (v.) the sound by putting their hands over their ears. Conversely, the same student might have a hard time hearing instructions because the teacher's voice is muffled (v.) due to a sinus infection. In this case, the student might move closer to the teacher in order to hear better.

Words you know to help you remember the meaning of muffled:

The noise and fumes from a car are muffled (v.) by a device called a muffler (n.).

Another name for a thick winter scarf is a muffler (n.), because it can be wrapped around the face to muffle (v.) the sound and impact of harsh winds.

Muffled used in context:

Because of the cold weather, the girl wore her new muffler and muff to the ballgame. She got to the stadium and found her seat, but she began to suspect she had muffed her ticket purchased when she realized she was sitting in a section reserved for the opposing team's fans whose rowdy behavior muffled the words of the announcer. The girl was relieved when several muffed catches by star players resulted in a wide lead by the home team that quieted the disruptive fans.

Answer 5

To muffle the sound of something means to silence/ make quieter to an extent.

Therefore a good example of this may be something like,

"The child covered her friend's mouth to muffle her giggles."

Answer 6

The sound is muffled, so it was hard to hear and may be distant.

Answer 7

To "muffle" means to either wrap warmly, or to make a sound quieter and/or less clear.

She was muffled in a warm blanket because the room was chilly,.

She muffled the sound of the alarm by covering the alarm clock with a blanket.

Answer 8

An example of something that me be muffled is: 

 

"What happened?" A muffled voice asked. 

Answer 9

an example of something being muffled would be my shout if i were to shout while holding a pillow in front of my face.