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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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