softened
Definitions
Made less hard, firm, or rigid.
Made less intense, harsh, or severe in tone, light, or character.
Became more compassionate, sympathetic, or yielding in attitude.
Examples
Her expression softened when she saw the puppy sleeping on the rug.
The harsh light of the morning sun was softened by the thin curtains.
Synonyms
Antonyms
hardened strengthened intensified sharpened toughened amplified aggravated