softening
/ˈsɔfənɪŋ/
noun
- The process of becoming softer or making something softer.
- The softening of the leather took several hours of treatment.
- Water softening removes calcium and magnesium to prevent scale buildup.
- The softening of the butter made it easier to spread on the bread.
- A reduction in severity, intensity, or strictness.
- The softening of the economy led to lower interest rates.
- There has been a softening of the government's stance on immigration.
- We noticed a softening in his attitude after he heard the news.
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adjective
- Causing something to become softer or less hard.
- A softening agent was added to the plastic to make it flexible.
- The softening effect of the conditioner made her hair silky.
- This softening cream helps reduce rough skin on elbows.