softening

[Sof·ten*ing]

A. & n. from Soften, v.

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from Soften, v.

Noun
the process of becoming softer; "refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit"; "he observed the softening of iron by heat"

Adjective S.
having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin


p. pr. & vb. n.
of Soften


a. & n. from Soften, v.


Softening

Sof"ten*ing, a. & n. from Soften, v. Softening of the brain, ∨ Cerebral softening (Med.), a localized softening of the brain substance, due to hemorrhage or inflammation. Three varieties, distinguished by their color and representing different stages of the morbid process, are known respectively as red, yellow, and white, softening.

from Soften, v.

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Usage Examples

No advance in wealth, no softening of manners, no reform or revolution has ever brought human equality a millimeter nearer.

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Other Usage Examples

I have witnessed the softening of the hardest of hearts by a simple smile.

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