"Softener" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A substance or preparation that is used to soften water or make it more palatable for household use, typically by removing calcium and magnesium ions.
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."
Soft-boiled refers to something that is cooked lightly, especially eggs, in milk or water but not hard. The term is often used to describe a type of egg dish in which the yolks are still runny. It can also be used to describe a genre of mystery novels that are lighter and more humorous than traditional whodunits, often featuring an amateur detective who often solves the mystery before the official detective, with a simpler and more frivolous plot than typical detective fiction.
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."
Made less harsh or severe; made gentler or less intense.<br><br>Example: "The softened lighting in the room made it easier on her eyes."<br><br>Types of softened include:<br><br> Soothing: calming and comforting someone or something<br> Mellowed: less intense or severe<br> Temperate: neither too hot nor too cold, or not extreme<br> Gentle: mild or kind
Relating to or having a quality of being extremely gentle, delicate, and not at all hard or rough.