softness in English dictionary

  • softness

    Meanings and definitions of "softness"

    • The quality of being soft.
    • noun
      The quality of being soft.
    • the quality of being soft
    • (touch of) softness
    • noun
      acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered; "his fingers have learned gentleness"; "suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby"; "even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough"
    • noun
      a disposition to be lenient in judging others; "softness is not something permitted of good leaders"
    • noun
      a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency; "and in softness almost beyond hearing"
    • noun
      a state of declining economic condition; "orders have recently picked up after a period of extreme softness"; "he attributes the disappointing results to softness in the economy"
    • noun
      a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare; "the softness of the morning sky"
    • noun
      poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
    • noun
      the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
    • noun
      The property of not being harsh or offensive to the sight; not being glaring or jagged; of being pleasing to the eye.
    • noun
      the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
    • noun
      the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing; "the day's heat faded into balminess"; "the climate had the softness of the south of France"
    • noun
      the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man); "the students associated science with masculinity and arts with effeminacy"; "Spartans accused Athenians of effeminateness"; "he was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince, arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him"

    Synonyms of "softness" in English dictionary

    balminess, blurriness, consistency are the top synonyms of "softness" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "softness" in English dictionary

    fitness, sharpness, distinctness are the top antonyms of "softness" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of softness

    • softness ( uncountable)
    • softness (usually uncountable, plural softnesses)
  • Softness

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