"Softened" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Made less harsh or severe; made gentler or less intense.
Example: "The softened lighting in the room made it easier on her eyes."
Types of softened include:
Soothing: calming and comforting someone or something
Mellowed: less intense or severe
Temperate: neither too hot nor too cold, or not extreme
Gentle: mild or kind
Soft refers to something that is not firm or hard to the touch; having a gentle or yielding texture.<br><br>Example: "The soft blanket was a comfort to snuggle up with."<br><br>It can also describe something that is easy to deal with or requires minimal effort; not severe or harsh.<br><br>Example: "The teacher gave us a soft hint to help us understand the concept."<br><br>Additionally, soft can refer to a sound that is not loud or harsh; having a gentle or muted quality.<br><br>Example: "The soft piano music created a soothing atmosphere."<br><br>In a figurative sense, soft can describe someone or something that is gentle, kind, or yielding in nature.<br><br>Example: "She has a soft spot for stray animals."<br><br>It can also describe a policy or approach that is gentle and not strong or firm.<br><br>Example: "The government implemented a soft approach to handle the economic crisis."
To make or become less sharp or severe; to become less firm or rigid; to reduce the severity or intensity of something.<br><br>Example: "The chef added more milk to soften the sauce."