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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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   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.

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