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softened

UK
/ˈsɒf.ənd/
US
/ˈsɔːf.ənd/
softened up
softened up

Translations

softenedadjective
more softened
Comp.
most softened
Super.
UK
/ˈsɒf.ən(d)/
US
/ˈsɔːf.ənd/
The butter was softened to make it easier to spread on the bread.
Le beurre a été ramolli pour qu'il soit plus facile à tartiner sur le pain.
Her softened tone helped to calm the tense situation.
Son ton adouci a aidé à calmer la situation tendue.
Additional translations
atténuéSurtout pour une intensité, un effet ou des couleurs moins marqués.
Synonyms
mellowed
dulled
tamed
calmed
gentled
Antonyms
hardened
softenverb

softened

Past Simple

softened
Past Simple
softened
Past Participle
softening
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɒf.ən/
US
/ˈsɔːf.ən/
The butter will soften if you leave it out of the fridge for a while.
Le beurre ramollira si vous le laissez hors du réfrigérateur pendant un moment.
adoucirSens général pour rendre plus doux, moins sévère ou plus bienveillant.
The teacher decided to soften her tone when speaking to the students.
L'enseignante a décidé d'adoucir son ton lorsqu'elle parlait aux élèves.
Additional translations
atténuerS'emploie pour diminuer l'intensité, l'effet ou la dureté d'une chose.
tamiserSe dit surtout de la lumière.
assouplirS'emploie surtout pour des matières, des tissus, du cuir ou des tissus corporels.
Synonyms
mollify
alleviate
diminish
ease
relax
temper
mitigate
calm
Antonyms
harden

Definitions

softenedadjective
Made less hard or firm, often by adding moisture or heat.
The butter was softened to make it easier to spread on the bread.
Made less severe or intense; moderated.
Her softened tone helped to calm the tense situation.
Having a gentler or more subdued appearance or effect.
The softened colors of the painting gave it a more serene feel.
softenverb
To make or become less hard or firm.
The butter will soften if you leave it out of the fridge for a while.
To make or become less severe or harsh.
The teacher decided to soften her tone when speaking to the students.
To make or become more gentle or compassionate.
His experiences abroad helped to soften his views on immigration.
To reduce the intensity or brightness of something.
She used curtains to soften the light coming into the room.
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