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softness meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of softness at MeaningMonkey.org. softness meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.SOFTNESS noun
Definition of softness (noun)
- the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
- antonym: hardness
- 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"
- synonyms: balminess
- 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"
- antonym: intensity
- 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"
- synonyms: gentleness, mildness
- the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
- synonyms: blurriness, fogginess, fuzziness, indistinctness
- antonym: distinctness
- 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: effeminacy, effeminateness, sissiness, unmanliness, womanishness
- a disposition to be lenient in judging others
- "softness is not something permitted of good leaders"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet