Definition of softness | What does softness mean?
What is the definition of the word SOFTNESS?
Here is a list of definitions for softness.
- 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)
- 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"
- 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; "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"
- the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
- 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"
- a disposition to be lenient in judging others; "softness is not something permitted of good leaders"
What are the synonyms of the word SOFTNESS?
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Words beginning with SOFTNESS?
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What words can be made with SOFTNESS?
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In which dictionaries does the word softness exist?
English International (SOWPODS) - Yes
English USA (TWL 98) - Yes
English USA (TWL 06) - Yes
Collins Scrabble Words (CSW2012) - Yes
Collins Scrabble Words (CSW2007) - Yes
Words with Friends (WWF) - Yes
Enable1 (ENABLE1) - Yes
Letterpress (LETTERPRESS) - Yes