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softening
/ˈsɒfnɪŋ/
noun
zmiękczanie
Also
łagodzenie(n)
Definition
The process of becoming or making something softer, less harsh, or less severe.
Examples
The softening of the butter made it easier to spread.
Zmiękczanie masła ułatwiło jego rozsmarowanie.
There was a noticeable softening in his tone.
Nastąpiło zauważalne złagodzenie jego tonu.
Collocations
softening of the skinsoftening of attitudessoftening effect
adjective
zmiękczający
Also
łagodzący(m)
Definition
Becoming or making something softer, less harsh, or less severe.
Examples
She applied a softening cream to her hands.
Nałożyła zmiękczający krem na dłonie.
The softening light of dusk filled the room.
Łagodzące światło zmierzchu wypełniło pokój.
Collocations
softening creamsoftening agentsoftening effect
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