HyperDic: softening

English > 2 senses of the word softening:
NOUNprocesssofteningthe process of becoming softer
ADJECTIVEallsoftening, demulcent, emollient, salvinghaving a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
softening > pronunciation
Soundssao'fahnihng; sao'fnihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > softening: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningHaving a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin.
Synonymsdemulcent, emollient, salving
BroadersoftYielding readily to pressure or weight
Spanishablandante, demulcente, emoliente, emulgente, lenitivo
English > softening: 2 senses > noun 1, process
MeaningThe process of becoming softer.
Examples
  • "refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit"
  • "he observed the softening of iron by heat"
Narrowermacerationsoftening due to soaking or steeping
Broadernatural process, natural action, action, activityA process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
Spanishablandamiento, reblandecimiento, suavización
Catalanablaniment, reblaniment, suavització
Verbssoftenbecome soft or softer
softenmake soft or softer

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