Added 9 October 2026 softened /ˈsɒfənd/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsUncommon Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about softened at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Toned down. Being or made softer or less loud or clear. the dull boom of distant breaking waves Related Words: softmuffledmuteddulldiffusedmodulatedrelaxedmitigatinglenientrelievedtemperedmitigated Back to today's word