Softened Meaning in English
word · lemma: soften
ˈsɔfənd
SAW-fənd
sˈɒfənd
SOF-ənd
Definition
Made less hard or less severe; turned more gentle, mild, or easy to handle, either physically or in manner.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for materials (like butter, clay, or voice) and for attitudes or behaviors. Often appears as an adjective or in passive form, e.g. 'her voice softened' or 'the butter was softened'. Can describe both physical and emotional changes.
Spanish: ablandado - suavizadoPortuguese (BR): amolecido - suavizadoPortuguese (PT): amolecido - suavizadoChinese (Simplified): 变软的 - 缓和的Chinese (Traditional): 變軟的 - 緩和的Hindi: मुलायम किया गया - नरम किया गयाArabic: ليّن - خفّفBengali: নরম করা - কোমল করাRussian: смягчённыйJapanese: やわらかくなったVietnamese: được làm mềm - dịu điKorean: 부드러워진Turkish: yumuşatılmışUrdu: نرم شدہIndonesian: yang dilunakkan - yang dilunakkan (sifat)
Example Sentences
She used softened butter in the recipe.
basic
The clay was softened by the water.
basic
His voice softened when he spoke to the child.
basic
After a long day, her mood finally softened.
natural
The lines on his face softened as he smiled.
natural
Tensions in the room softened after his apology.
natural