resoftening

Returning to softness

Resoftening is the act of making something soft again after it has hardened or stiffened.

Butter resoftens at room temperature.

Leather resoftens with conditioning.

The term applies to materials, textures, or figuratively to attitudes: His stance on the issue showed signs of resoftening.

restoration

reconditioning

Restoring to good condition

rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
renewalMaking current again
revitalizationRestoring vigor or vitality

rehabilitation · regeneration · refreshing · revival · repair · refurbishment · reclamation · remediation · rehydrating · reinvigorating

material

annealing

Heat-softening of metals

temperingControlled heating and cooling
conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
reheatingRestoring temperature to food

workability · malleability · ductility · plasticity · formability · moldability · pliability · suppleness · flexibility · elasticity

texture

suppleness

Capacity to bend easily

smoothnessFreedom from irregularity
silkinessSmooth, lustrous texture
velvetinessSmooth, soft texture quality

creaminess · plushness · softness · tenderness · fluffiness · sponginess · cushiness · gentleness · delicacy · pliancy

Opposites

physical texture change direction

resofteninghardening

Becoming less soft

stiffening · rigidifying · solidifying · firming · setting

Family

soft, soften, softened, softening, softer, softens, softener, softeners, unsoftened

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G