softened Get Printable Handwriting Rhymes Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. made softer or less hard or severe. Example Sentence She softened the pillow by pounding on it. More Example Sentences She softened her voice to sound kinder. Synonyms mellowed; eased; calmed Antonyms hardened; strengthened; toughened Hear It! Say It! Write It! softened Switch to cursive Start Rhymes Two Syllable Rhymes (1) softened Share with your friends: