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softening

UK
/ˈsɒf.ən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɔːf.ən.ɪŋ/
softening up

Traduzioni

softeningnoun
softenings
pl
The softening of the clay made it easier to mold into a vase.
L'adoucissement de l'argile a facilité sa mise en forme en vase.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
assouplissementEmploi fréquent pour un changement d'attitude, de règle ou de position.
ramollissementSe dit surtout pour un matériau ou une matière qui devient plus mou.
Sinonimi
attenuation
alleviation
mitigation
relaxation
diminution
softeninggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsɒf(ə)nɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɔːf(ə)nɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that makes or becomes softer.
The candle cast a softening glow across the room.
La bougie projetait une lueur adoucissante dans la pièce.
softenverb

softening

Gerund

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.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
assouplirS'emploie surtout pour des matières, des tissus, du cuir ou des tissus corporels.
atténuerS'emploie pour diminuer l'intensité, l'effet ou la dureté d'une chose.
tamiserSe dit surtout de la lumière.
Sinonimi
alleviate
calm
mitigate
temper
relax
ease
diminish
mollify
Contrari
harden

Definizioni

softeningnoun
The process of becoming less hard or severe.
The softening of the clay made it easier to mold into a vase.
A reduction in intensity, harshness, or severity.
The softening of the government's stance on the policy was welcomed by the public.
A decrease in the firmness or rigidity of a material.
The softening of the metal was necessary before it could be shaped into a tool.
softeninggerund / present participle
Tending to make or become less hard, harsh, or severe.
The candle cast a softening glow across the room.
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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