Similar words: softener, soften, soften up, as often as, softening, as often as not, oftener, often and often. Meaning: ['sɑfn /'sɒfn] adj. 1. toned down 2. being or made softer or less loud or clear.
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1 His smile softened slightly.
2 His slightly severe expression softened.
3 His face softened as he looked at his son.
4 The enemies' defences were softened up after bombing.
5 She softened her tone a little.
6 The government has softened its stance on public spending.
7 The rain softened the earth.
8 The ice cream softened and began to melt.
9 His voice softened as he spoke to her.
10 Stark concrete walls have been softened by a show of fresh flowers.
11 Housewives were softened up with free gifts before the salesmen began the hard talking.
12 His voice softened perceptibly.
13 His party's policy has softened a lot in recent years.
14 The impact of the tax was softened by large tax-free allowances.
15 He may have softened a bit in his old age but he's still a tough nut.
16 She was wearing a loose dress which softened the lines of her body.
17 His attitude has softened.
18 The storm has softened.
19 The father's face softened as he hugged his little boy.
20 Potential customers are softened up with free gifts before the sales talk.
21 The harshness of the book's subject is softened by a certain lyricism in the writing.
22 All at once,(sentencedict.com) Mick's serious expression softened into a grin.
23 Lights should be softened and physical activity minimized.
24 The worried look on Jannie's face softened.
25 The house is softened by sprawls of climbing roses.
26 The woman's debility softened her.
27 The property market has softened, but not collapsed.
28 The letter shows no sign that the Americans have softened their position.
29 Would you say the government's stance on law and order has softened?
30 Fry for about 4 minutes,[www.Sentencedict.com] until the onion has softened.
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