muffled


muffled (http://definr.com/muffled)

     adj 1: being or made softer or less loud or clear; "the dull boom
            of distant breaking waves"; "muffled drums"; "the
            muffled noises of the street"; "muted trumpets" [syn:
            dull, muted, softened]
     2: wrapped up especially for protection or secrecy; "children
        muffled almost to the eyebrows"