softened

ˈsɔːfənd
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Translation of softened into German

Adjective

1.

texture

made soft or less firm
weich erweicht
  • The butter was softened for the recipe.Die Butter wurde für das Rezept weich gemacht.
2.

sound

being or made less loud or clear
  • Her voice was softened by the microphone.Ihre Stimme wurde durch das Mikrofon gedämpft.
3.

intensity

toned down or less intense
  • The softened lighting created a cozy atmosphere.Die gedämpfte Beleuchtung schuf eine gemütliche Atmosphäre.
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Expressions with softened: examples in English and translations in German

jemandes Herz erweichen
His heart softened towards his estranged brother.

Synonyms and analogies of softened in English

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.
soften
ˈsɔfən
Verb
1.

gentle texture

tr.
make something less hard
tr.
  • Warm hands will soften the butter quickly.Warme Hände werden die Butter schnell weich machen.
2.

more gentle

intr.
become less hard
intr.
  • The butter softened on the counter.Die Butter wurde auf der Arbeitsplatte weich.
3.

impact

tr.
reduce in intensity or effect
tr.
  • The cushion will soften the fall.Das Kissen wird den Sturz abfedern.
4.

perception

tr.
make a sound or light less harsh
tr.
  • The curtains soften the bright sunlight.Die Vorhänge mildern das grelle Sonnenlicht.
5.

criticism

tr.
make less severe or harsh
tr.
  • He tried to soften his criticism with a compliment.Er versuchte, seine Kritik mit einem Kompliment zu mildern.

Expressions with soften: examples in English and translations in German

aufweichen
weich machen
She used cream to soften up the leather.
seine Haltung mildern
seine Position abschwächen
After the discussion, he decided to soften his stance on the issue.
den Schlag abmildern
den Schlag mildern
He tried to soften the blow by offering a solution.
jemandes Arroganz mindern
The harsh feedback will soften his cough.
lockern
aufweichen
Farmers soften the ground before planting seeds.
den Aufprall mildern
die Wirkung abschwächen
The airbags are designed to soften the impact during a collision.

Translations of "softened" in Context ordered by category and frequency

weich

On the corners of the furniture should be softened pads.

An den Ecken der Möbel sollten die Polster weich sein.

erweichtadj.

Through time, the hardened heart was finally softened by love.

Mit der Zeit wurde das verhärtete Herz endlich durch Liebe erweicht.

aufgeweichtpp.

Rainfall had softened the ground, making it easier for the plow to dig.

Der Regen hatte den Boden aufgeweicht und es dem Pflug erleichtert zu graben.

enthärtetadj./pp.

First the water is softened by cation exchange.

Zunächst wird das Wasser durch Kationenaustausch enthärtet.

gemildertadj.

Though months had passed, her anger had softened not one jot.

Obwohl Monate vergangen waren, hatte sich ihr Zorn kein Jota gemildert.

abgemildertpp.

Intensely roasted flavour softened with a note of red fruits.

Intensiv gerösteter Geschmack, abgemildert durch Noten von roten Beeren.

abgeschwächtadj.

The old man's expletive was softened by a chuckle.

Das Fluchwort des alten Mannes wurde durch ein Kichern abgeschwächt.

eingeweichtadj./pp.

Incrustations on the eyelashes can be softened before removal.

Wimperverkrustungen können vor der Entfernung eingeweicht werden.

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softened: Examples and translations in context

The sales rep softened up the client with small talk and free samples.

Der Verkäufer klopfte den Kunden mit Smalltalk und Gratisproben weich.

The gift set included bath salts that softened the water and smelled delightful.

Das Geschenkset enthielt Badesalze, die das Wasser weich machten und herrlich dufteten.

The lawyer softened up the witness with friendly questions before addressing difficult topics.

Die Anwältin klopfte die Zeugin mit freundlichen Fragen weich, bevor sie schwierige Themen ansprach.

Her pouted look softened when he surprised her with flowers.

Ihr schmollender Blick wurde weicher, als er sie mit Blumen überraschte.

The top's geometry is slightly irregular and features softened edges.

Die Geometrie der Oberseite ist leicht unregelmäßig und hat weiche Kanten.

Keep the cruisers back until we've softened them up.

Haltet die Kreuzer zurück, bis wir sie weich geklopft haben.

When the fruit is well softened, grind them through a sieve.

Wenn die Früchte weich sind, mahlen Sie sie durch ein Sieb.

The appearance of fine lines and wrinkles will be instantly softened.

Sie werden sofort bemerken, dass feine Linien und Fältchen weicher erscheinen.

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