to become calm or relaxed; for a mood or atmosphere to be softened
温かい紅茶を飲むと心が和む。
Drinking warm tea calms me down.
彼の冗談で会場の雰囲気が和んだ。
His joke eased the atmosphere in the room.
庭の風景を眺めると気持ちが和む。
Looking at the garden scenery soothes the mind.
疲れて帰った時に猫が膝に乗るとすごく和む。
When I come home tired and the cat curls up on my lap, I feel very relaxed.