Softness - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈsɒftnəs|  American pronunciation of the word softness
Brit.  |ˈsɒftnəs|  British pronunciation of the word softness

noun

- the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
- poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury) (syn: unfitness)
- the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing
the climate had the softness of the south of France
- 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
- a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency
and in softness almost beyond hearing
- a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare
the softness of the morning sky
- acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered (syn: gentleness, mildness)
suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby
- the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines (syn: fogginess, fuzziness, indistinctness)
- the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man) (syn: effeminacy, womanishness)
he was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince, arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him
- a disposition to be lenient in judging others
softness is not something permitted of good leaders

Extra examples

Good carpet wool needs to combine softness with strength.

Pencils are graded according to softness.

After a while, the softness of his voice becomes cloying.

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