Associations to the word «Softening»

Wiktionary

SOFTENING, verb. Present participle of soften
SOFTENING, noun. The process by which something softens.
SOFTENING UP, verb. Present participle of soften up

Dictionary definition

SOFTENING, noun. The process of becoming softer; "refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit"; "he observed the softening of iron by heat".
SOFTENING, adjective. Having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin.

Wise words

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