softened
/ˈsɔfənd/
verb
- Past tense and past participle of soften; made less hard, severe, or intense.
- The fabric softened after several washes.
- She softened the butter in the microwave.
- His voice softened when he spoke to the child.
adjective
- Made less hard, firm, or stiff.
- Use softened butter for the cookie dough.
- The softened leather is more comfortable to wear.
- She added softened carrots to the soup.
- Made less severe, harsh, or strict.
- The softened lighting created a cozy atmosphere.
- The softened rules allowed more time to complete the project.
- His softened attitude made the negotiation easier.
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