Pronunciation: /ˈsɔftənɪŋ/
noun the action or process of making or becoming soft
A1 I noticed the softening of the butter as it sat out on the counter.
A2 The softening of her voice indicated that she was starting to calm down.
B1 The softening of the economy has led to job losses in the region.
B2 The softening of his stance on the issue surprised many of his supporters.
C1 The softening of the paint allowed for easier application on the walls.
C2 The softening of her attitude towards the project was a welcome change for the team.
verb present participle form of the verb 'soften', indicating ongoing action or state of softening
A1 I am softening the butter before baking the cookies.
A2 She is softening her stance on the issue after hearing different perspectives.
B1 The company is softening its approach to customer complaints in order to improve satisfaction.
B2 The government is softening its position on the new tax law after facing strong opposition.
C1 The artist is softening the colors in the painting to create a more subtle effect.
C2 The negotiations are softening as both parties begin to find common ground.
formal The softening of the butter is essential for making the perfect pastry dough.
informal I left the ice cream out for a while to help with the softening process.
slang I always add a little bit of milk to the mixture to speed up the softening.
figurative The softening of her heart towards him was evident in the way she smiled at his jokes.
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