mutedecho
nounUK /ˈmjuːtɪd ˈɛkəʊ/
US /ˈmjuːtɪd ˈɛkoʊ/
A muted echo is a soft, quiet sound that bounces back to you.
She heard a muted echo of her voice in the empty hall.
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2. A repeated idea or feeling that comes back in a weaker, quieter way.
The muted echo of old memories lingered in the house.
3. A weak signal that returns after bouncing off something, like in radar or sonar.
The radar picked up a muted echo from the distant ship.
4. A quiet response that repeats someone else's words or opinion without much force.
His suggestion was just a muted echo of what the manager had already said.