Search Result:softening
Overview of noun softening
The noun softening has 1 sense
- softening -- (the process of becoming softer; "refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit"; "he observed the softening of iron by heat")
Overview of verb soften
The verb soften has 7 senses
- soften -- (make (images or sounds) soft or softer)
- dampen, damp, soften, weaken, break -- (lessen in force or effect; "soften a shock"; "break a fall")
- yield, relent, soften -- (give in, as to influence or pressure)
- cushion, buffer, soften -- (protect from impact; "cushion the blow")
- mince, soften, moderate -- (make less severe or harsh; "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears")
- soften -- (make soft or softer; "This liquid will soften your laundry")
- soften -- (become soft or softer; "The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it")
Overview of adj softening
The adj softening has 1 sense
- demulcent, emollient, salving, softening -- (having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin)