Definitions for softened
Overview of verb soften
The verb soften has 7 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (4) soften
(make (images or sounds) soft or softer)
2. (1) dampen, damp, soften, weaken, break
(lessen in force or effect; "soften a shock"; "break a fall")
3. yield, relent, soften
(give in, as to influence or pressure)
4. cushion, buffer, soften
(protect from impact; "cushion the blow")
5. mince, soften, moderate
(make less severe or harsh; "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears")
6. soften
(make soft or softer; "This liquid will soften your laundry")
7. soften
(become soft or softer; "The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it")
Overview of adj softened
The adj softened has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) softened
(toned down)
2. dull, muffled, muted, softened
(being or made softer or less loud or clear; "the dull boom of distant breaking waves"; "muffled drums"; "the muffled noises of the street"; "muted trumpets")
