resoftens
Loses hardness once more
Resoftens means to soften again after something has hardened or stiffened.
The word applies to materials that regain pliability—butter resoftens at room temperature, leather resoftens with conditioning oil.
It also describes attitudes or positions that become less rigid a second time: Her stance resoftened after hearing his apology.
Capable of bending easily
- suppleFlexing without damage
- malleableCapable of being shaped
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- yieldingBending under pressure
pliant · moldable · bendable · workable · elastic · ductile · shapable · formable
Hair-smoothing product
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- balmHealing topical preparation
cream · oil · hydration · massage · steaming · soaking · kneading · working
Woven or knit material
- leatherTanned animal skin
- clayMoldable earth for ceramics
- doughFlour-liquid mixture for baking
- butterSolid fat from cream
wax · skin · hair · fibers · textiles · vinyl · rubber · plastic
Restore strength and vitality
- rejuvenateRestore youthful vigor
- refreshRestore energy or newness
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- regenerateRestore by regrowing
renew · rehydrate · recondition · rehabilitate · revive · recover · reactivate · reconstitute
pliable
Capable of bending easily
yielding · pliant · moldable · bendable · workable · elastic · ductile · shapable · formable · relaxed
conditioner
Hair-smoothing product
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
balm · cream · oil · hydration · massage · steaming · soaking · kneading · working · warming
fabric
Woven or knit material
butter · wax · skin · hair · fibers · textiles · vinyl · rubber · plastic · wool
revitalize
Restore strength and vitality
- rejuvenateRestore youthful vigor
- refreshRestore energy or newness
- restoreReturn to earlier state
regenerate · renew · rehydrate · recondition · rehabilitate · revive · recover · reactivate · reconstitute · reinvigorate
resoftenshardens
Becomes firm or solid
stiffens · solidifies · rigidifies · sets · petrifies