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
The difference between the right word and the almost right
word is the difference between lightning and a lightning
bug.