softened

• Описывает что-то, что стало менее твёрдым, жёстким или интенсивным; часто используется метафорически для описания уменьшения резкости или суровости.

Describes something that has been made less hard, firm, or intense; often used metaphorically to describe a reduction in harshness or severity.

1. Made less hard or firmB1formal

   Having been made physically softer or less rigid.

   Размягчённый

   • The butter was softened at room temperature.
   • The ground was softened by the rain.
   • The leather was softened with special oils.

   Синонимыmellowedtenderized

   Антонимыhardenedsolidified

2. Made less harsh or severeB2formal

   Having been made gentler, less strict, or less intense.

   Смягчённый

   • His softened tone made the criticism easier to accept.
   • The government's softened stance on the issue surprised many.
   • Her expression softened when she saw the child.

   Синонимыalleviatedeasedlessenedmitigatedreducedrelievedtempered

   Антонимыaggravatedhardenedintensifiedsharpenedstrengthened

3. Reduced in impact or effectB2formal

   Made less powerful, strong, or noticeable.

   Смягчённый

   • The cushions softened the impact of the fall.
   • The lighting in the room was softened by the lampshades.
   • The colors were softened by the fog.

   Синонимыalleviateddiminishedlessenedmitigatedmutedreducedtemperedweakened

   Антонимыintensifiedsharpenedstrengthened

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по уменьшению твердости, жесткости или суровости чего-либо, или становления менее резким или интенсивным.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something less hard, firm, or severe, or becoming less harsh or intense.

1. Make less hardB1formal

   To make something physically less hard, firm, or rigid.

   Смягчить

   • The heat will soften the butter.
   • She used a conditioner to soften her hair.
   • Soak the beans overnight to soften them.

   Синонимыmeltmollifypulpthaw

   Антонимыhardensolidifystiffen

2. Reduce intensityB2formal

   To make something less severe, harsh, or forceful.

   Смягчить

   • The government tried to soften the impact of the new tax.
   • He softened his criticism with a few compliments.
   • The cushions soften the blow of a fall.

   Синонимыalleviatediminisheaselessenmitigatemoderatetempertone down

   Антонимыaggravateheightenintensifysharpenstrengthen

3. Become gentle or yieldingB2formal

   To become more gentle, kind, or less strict in attitude.

   Смягчиться

   • Her expression softened when she saw the child.
   • He refused to soften his stance on the issue.
   • The teacher softened after hearing the student's explanation.

   Синонимыeasemellowmoderaterelaxrelentthawunbendyield

   Антонимыhardenstiffenstrengthentoughen

4. Modify sound or imageB2formalIT

   To make sounds or images less sharp, loud, or distinct.

   Смягчить

   • The editor softened the background music in the film.
   • You can soften the lighting with a lampshade.
   • The software can soften the edges of a photograph.

   Синонимыblurdiffusedimdullfademufflemutesubduetone down

   Антонимыamplifyhardenintensifysharpen

5. Yield to influenceB2informal

   To give in to pressure, persuasion, or influence.

   Уступать влиянию

   • He eventually softened and agreed to help.
   • She refused to soften under the intense negotiation.
   • The company softened its position after public backlash.

   Синонимыacquiescebendcapitulategive inmellowmeltrelentthawweakenyield

   Антонимыdefyopposeresistwithstand