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
It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is
essential is invisible to the eye.