Soften: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ธ
soften
[ หsษfษn ]
behavior
To make or become less severe, harsh, or strict. To moderate or tone down one's behavior or language.
Synonyms
alleviate, lessen, mitigate, mollify
Examples of usage
- Taking a deep breath can help to soften your approach when discussing a sensitive topic.
- She tried to soften the blow by adding a few positive comments to her critique.
texture
To make something soft or softer in texture. To make something less hard or firm.
Synonyms
loosen, macerate, relax, tenderize
Examples of usage
- She used a special fabric softener to soften the towels.
- The butter will soften if you leave it out at room temperature for a while.
Translations
Translations of the word "soften" in other languages:
๐ต๐น amolecer
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฒเคพเคฏเคฎ เคเคฐเคจเคพ (mulayam karna)
๐ฉ๐ช erweichen
๐ฎ๐ฉ melunakkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะผ'ัะบัะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ zmiฤkczyฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใใใใ (yawarakaku suru)
๐ซ๐ท adoucir
๐ช๐ธ ablandar
๐น๐ท yumuลatmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋๋ฝ๊ฒ ํ๋ค (budeureopge hada)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูููู (talyฤซn)
๐จ๐ฟ zmฤkฤit
๐ธ๐ฐ zmierniลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ไฝฟๅ่ฝฏ (shว biร n ruวn)
๐ธ๐ฎ zmehฤati
๐ฎ๐ธ mรฝkja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐััั (zhumsartu)
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแแ แแแแแแแแ (rbilad gak'eteba)
๐ฆ๐ฟ yumลaltmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ ablandar
Etymology
The word 'soften' originated from the Middle English word 'softnen', which is derived from the Old English word 'sฤftan'. The concept of softening has been an essential part of human communication and behavior, allowing individuals to moderate their approach, tone, or texture. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various contexts, from emotions and behavior to physical textures and sounds.
See also: soft, softball, softbox, softcover, softenable, softener, softening, softie, softly, softness, software, softy.