Definitions For Softening

noun

  • The process of becoming softer

adjective

  • Having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

verb

  • To become less hard or firm or to make (something) less hard or firm
  • To make (something) less dry or rough
  • To make (something) less severe, harsh, extreme, etc.

Is Softening a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
13
Words with Friends
16

The word Softening is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Softening in a Sentence

  • The butter will soften if left on the counter overnight.
  • The recipe called for one stick of butter, softened.
  • The oil is used to soften and preserve the leather.

Synonyms for Softening

Antonyms for Softening

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