- present participle of soften.
softening
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But the concentration around large AI bets leaves the market vulnerable to a softening in AI enthusiasm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Nike falls after Bank of America downgrades the stock on concerns about innovation, wholesale revenues, and softening demand.
From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026
On Holding has no plans to cut prices despite softening its sales outlook after its weakest retail sales since going public in 2021.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Likewise, movement from strong disagreement towards ordinary disagreement may signal a softening of attitudes even when overall disagreement remains high.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
She tightened her harness, then looked up at Ella, eyes softening.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
