Definitions
- Describing a person who is unable to speak or chooses not to speak. - Referring to a sound that has been silenced or turned off. - Talking about a musical instrument that has been dampened or muted to produce a softer sound.
- Describing a sound that is muffled or muted, as if heard through a barrier or muffling material. - Referring to a voice that is intentionally lowered or made quieter. - Talking about a piece of clothing or fabric that is wrapped tightly around the face or head to keep warm.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a reduction in sound or volume.
- 2Both can be used to describe a person's speech or voice.
- 3Both can be used to describe musical instruments.
- 4Both can be used to describe the effect of a physical barrier on sound.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Mute implies intentional silencing or turning off of sound, while muffled implies a reduction in sound due to a physical barrier or muffling material.
- 2Intensity: Mute implies complete silence or absence of sound, while muffled implies a reduction in volume but not complete silence.
- 3Usage: Mute is more commonly used to describe people or electronic devices, while muffled is more commonly used to describe sounds or voices.
- 4Connotation: Mute can have negative connotations when used to describe a person who is unable to speak, while muffled does not have any inherent negative connotations.
- 5Degree: Mute is a stronger form of muting than muffled, which is a more subtle form of muting.
Remember this!
Mute and muffled are synonyms that describe a reduction in sound or volume. However, mute implies intentional silencing or turning off of sound, while muffled implies a reduction in sound due to a physical barrier or muffling material. Additionally, mute is more commonly used to describe people or electronic devices, while muffled is more commonly used to describe sounds or voices.
