softened

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb make (images or sounds) soft or softer
  2. verb lessen in force or effect
  3. verb give in, as to influence or pressure

Synonyms

soften

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