softened 2adjectivedomain: all adjPrinceton WordNet [ver.3.1]EnglishDefinitionbeing or made softer or less loud or clearReport errorPath to highest hypernymMorphologySynset graphExamples1.the dull boom of distant breaking waves2.muted trumpets3.muffled drums4.the muffled noises of the streetSynonymsdull 3being or made softer or less loud or clearmuffled 1being or made softer or less loud or clearmuted 2being or made softer or less loud or clear