Definitions
- Describing a sound that is softened or toned down. - Referring to colors that are subdued or less vibrant. - Talking about a person's emotions or reactions that are restrained or subdued.
- Describing a sound that is dampened or muffled by something. - Referring to clothing or objects that are wrapped or covered to reduce noise. - Talking about a person's voice that is muffled due to a physical obstruction or muffling device.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe sounds that are not clear or distinct.
- 2Both words can be used to describe clothing or objects that reduce noise.
- 3Both words can be used to describe voices that are not clear or distinct.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Muted refers to a sound that is naturally soft or has been intentionally softened, while muffled refers to a sound that has been dampened or obstructed by something.
- 2Intensity: Muted implies a sound that is still audible but less intense, while muffled implies a sound that is almost completely blocked or difficult to hear.
- 3Object: Muted can be used to describe colors or emotions, while muffled is primarily used to describe sounds.
- 4Action: Muted is an adjective that describes a state or quality, while muffled can be both a verb and an adjective that describes an action or state.
- 5Connotation: Muted has a neutral or positive connotation, while muffled can have a negative connotation of being unclear or hard to understand.
Remember this!
Muted and muffled are synonyms that describe sounds that are not clear or distinct. However, the difference between the two is their cause and intensity. Muted refers to a sound that is naturally soft or has been intentionally softened, while muffled refers to a sound that has been dampened or obstructed by something. Additionally, muffled can have a negative connotation of being unclear or hard to understand.
