Softened

Pronunciation: /ˈsɔːfənd/

Softened (verb)

  1. to make something less hard or firm by adding water or heat.
  2. to make something less strong or severe, like a sound or feeling.
  3. to make rules or attitudes less strict or harsh.

Examples

  • The butter softened quickly at room temperature.
  • The clay softened when mixed with water.

Common collocations: softened butter, softened clay, softened tone, softened light, softened stance

Synonyms of Softened

Neutral

Antonyms of Softened

  • when describing making something more rigid or severe