[
UK
/sˈɒfənd/
]
[ US /ˈsɔfənd/ ]
[ US /ˈsɔfənd/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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being or made softer or less loud or clear
the dull boom of distant breaking waves
muted trumpets
muffled drums
muted trumpets
the muffled noises of the street - toned down
How To Use softened In A Sentence
- There wasn't a puff of wind for most of an unseasonally cold day and the heavy overnight rain had softened both the fairways and greens to make them more receptive.
- The glistening mushrooms were plump and earthy against the dry, crunchy pastry softened by the delicate, herby cream sauce.
- This person dressed always in blues and purples, softened by silvers.
- Pictures like "Snoball," which portrays a snow-cone shack with a yellow topped cone is softened by his gentle sense of humor: it is almost a "Pop" painting. John Seed: Rod Penner: Rust on Poles, Crumbling Asphalt, Light Hitting the Grass (PHOTOS)
- Mix the frozen petits pois into the softened onions. Times, Sunday Times
- Heath's eyes softened and he dropped his hands to his lap, shrugging his shoulders.
- And the sharp crease lines down the side are expected to be softened. Times, Sunday Times
- Potential customers are softened up with free gifts before the sales talk.
- One of the most popular dishes is lutefisk, stockfish softened in a solution of lye.
- True, old wear produces smooth spider web crazing and softened edges.
