Vocabulary Entry

softening

|verb • noun

verb

to make something softer or less severe

Example Sentences

"The warmth of the sun is softening the snow."

"She used lotion for softening her dry skin."

"The company is softening its stance on the policy."

noun

Example Sentences

"The softening of the materials made them easier to work with."

"He noticed the softening in her tone during the conversation."

"There was a softening in the economy after several challenging years."