Rosita P.
asked 12/10/14what is an example of something that is muffled?
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Jesse L. answered 06/27/20
Patient online tutor for language learners
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.
Karen G. answered 03/26/20
Professional Language Arts Tutor Specializing in Reading/Writing
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.

Jude N. answered 12/09/19
Highly Experienced English Teacher with Advanced Degrees
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:
- 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.
- 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.
Raven H. answered 07/25/19
Certified ESL Teacher
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."
Don M. answered 04/23/19
Reliable, Knowledgeable and Patient Teacher, Mentor, and Grandpa
The sound is muffled, so it was hard to hear and may be distant.
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.
Savannah S. answered 05/17/15
Patient, Elementary tutor: Reading, Writing, Spelling and Vocab
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