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   soft·ness

   /ˈsôf(t)nəs/

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being easy to mold, cut, compress, or fold: "I snuggled deeper into the warm softness of my bed"
   • ▪ the quality of having a smooth surface or texture; lack of roughness: "the velvet softness of the fur"
   • ▪ lack of courage; weakness: "his mother upbraided him for his softness"
   • ▪ the tendency of a market, currency, or commodity to fall in value: "pressure on businesses due to continued softness in the global equity markets"
   • 2. a subtle effect or contrast; lack of sharp definition: "a general softness of focus"
   • ▪ the quality of a sound being quiet and gentle: "the softness of her voice mesmerized him"
   • ▪ the quality of being mild, gentle, or tender; lack of force: "the softness of the breeze"
   • 3. the quality of being sympathetic, lenient, or compassionate: "he recommended conciliation and softness towards national minorities"
   • ▪ lack of harshness or anger in words or language; mildness: "the softness of the words were not lost on him"
   • 4. the degree to which water is free from mineral salts that make lathering difficult: "a glass-care program regulates the water softness"

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › softnessSoftness Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : pleasing or agreeable to the senses : bringing ease, comfort, or quiet. the soft influences of home. b. : having a bland or mellow rather than a sharp or acid taste. c (1) : not bright or glaring : subdued. (2) : having or producing little contrast or a relatively short range of tones. a soft photographic print. d. : quiet in pitch or volume. e.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSOFTNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the quality of not being hard or firm: the softness of the bed. the quality of not being rough or hard to touch: the softness of a baby's skin. He wanted to take her hand and feel its softness. More examplesFewer examples. The luxury bathrooms feature high-end tiling, the deepest baths, and towels of unbelievable softness.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySOFTNESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the quality of not being forceful, loud, or easily noticed: Some people were surprised by the softness of his voice. disapproving. the quality of not being severe or forceful enough, especially in criticizing or punishing someone who has done something wrong: He was criticized for his softness on crime. More examples.

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   ˈsoftness definition: the quality or an instance of being soft. See examples of ˈSOFTNESS used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of softness. noun. the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded. see more. noun. the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing. “the climate had the softness of the south of France”. synonyms: balminess. see more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › softnessSoftness - definition of softness by The Free Dictionary

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   a. Tender or affectionate: a soft glance. b. Attracted or emotionally involved: He has been soft on her for years. c. Not stern; lenient: a coach who was soft on his players. d. Lacking strength of character; weak: too soft for the pressure of being a spy. e. Informal Simple-minded or foolish: He's soft in the head. 8. a.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsoftness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   (disapproving) the quality of not involving much work and being too easy and comfortable. He spoke with contempt of the softness of modern life. the quality in water of not containing much calcium and other mineral salts and therefore being good for washing.