softened
ˈsɔːfənd
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Definition of softened - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
texturemade soft or less firm
  • The butter was softened for the recipe.
mellowed tempered
2.
soundbeing or made less loud or clear
  • Her voice was softened by the microphone.
dampened muted
3.
intensitytoned down or less intense
  • The softened lighting created a cozy atmosphere.
diminished moderated reduced
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Expressions with softened

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change attitude to be more forgiving or understanding
His heart softened towards his estranged brother.

Origin of softened

Old English, softe (gentle) + -en (to make)

Terms with softened included in their meaning

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emotion
become emotionally softened or touched
metaphorical
softened to reduce impact or harshness
audio quality
sound is softened or less clear
emotion
softened or reduced in intensity
transformation
softened through age or experience
emotion
softened in attitude or temper
thawedadj.
feelings
emotionally softened or warmed
mutedadj.
emotion
softened or restrained emotion or action

Examples of softened in a sentence

  • She preferred the softened fabric for her dress.
  • The softened music played in the background.
  • The softened tones of the painting were calming.
  • Her softened voice calmed the anxious crowd.

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  1. French:ramolli, atténué, ...
  2. German:weich, gedämpft, ...
  3. Italian:ammorbidito, attenuato, ...
  4. Spanish:ablandado, atenuado, ...
  5. Portuguese:amolecido, atenuado, ...
  6. Chinese:软化的, 柔化的, ...
  7. Japanese:柔らかくなった, 和らげられた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُطَرّى, مُخَفَّف, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְרוּכָּךְ, מְרַכֵּךְ, ...
  10. Russian:размягченный, смягчённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пом'якшений, приглушений, ...
  12. Hindi:नरम, धीमा, ...
soften
ˈsɔfən

Definition of soften - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
gentle texturetr.make something less hardtr.
  • Warm hands will soften the butter quickly.
2.
more gentleintr.become less hardintr.
  • The butter softened on the counter.
3.
impacttr.reduce in intensity or effecttr.
  • The cushion will soften the fall.
alleviate diminish lessen
4.
perceptiontr.make a sound or light less harshtr.
  • The curtains soften the bright sunlight.
dampen muffle
5.
criticismtr.make less severe or harshtr.
  • He tried to soften his criticism with a compliment.
alleviate mitigate
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make something less hard or firm
She used cream to soften up the leather.
become less strict or severe
After the discussion, he decided to soften his stance on the issue.
reduce the negative impact of something unpleasant
He tried to soften the blow by offering a solution.
reduce someone's arrogance or confidence
The harsh feedback will soften his cough.
make the ground less hard for planting
Farmers soften the ground before planting seeds.
lessen the force of a blow
The airbags are designed to soften the impact during a collision.

Origin of soften

Old English, softian (to soften)

Examples of soften in a sentence

  • Warm water will soften the wax.
  • The beans will soften after an hour.
  • The wax began to soften in the sun.
  • The new policy will soften the economic blow.
  • Music can soften the harsh reality of life.
  • The music was softened to create a calming atmosphere.

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  1. French:ramollir, s'attendrir, ...
  2. German:weich machen, weich werden, ...
  3. Italian:ammorbidire, ammorbidirsi, ...
  4. Spanish:ablandar, ablandarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:amolecer, atenuar, ...
  6. Chinese:软化, 变软, ...
  7. Japanese:柔らかくする, 柔らかくなる, ...
  8. Arabic:لَيَّنَ, ذَاب, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְרַכֵּךְ, לְהִתְרַכֵּךְ, ...
  10. Russian:смягчать, размягчаться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пом'якшувати, м'якшати, ...
  12. Hindi:नरम करना, नरम होना, ...
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