Meaning & use
Muffling
Last updated
Making a sound quieter or less distinct by wrapping, covering, or obstructing it.
See it in a sentence
She pressed a pillow over her face, muffling her sobs.
Heavy curtains helped in muffling the noise from the street below.
A note on using this word
From "muffle," likely related to Old French "moufle" (mitten), evoking the idea of wrapping something to soften its sound.
Words with a similar meaning
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
amplifying
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Muffling”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.