Meaning & Definition of Softness in English
English⟶
Softness
/sɔftnəs/
noun
1. The property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
synonym:
- softness
2. Poor physical condition
- Being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
synonym:
- unfitness,
- softness
3. 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"
synonym:
- balminess,
- softness
4. 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"
synonym:
- softness
5. A sound property that is free from loudness or stridency
- "And in softness almost beyond hearing"
synonym:
- softness
6. A visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare
- "The softness of the morning sky"
synonym:
- softness
7. 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"
synonym:
- gentleness,
- softness,
- mildness
8. The quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
synonym:
- indistinctness,
- softness,
- blurriness,
- fogginess,
- fuzziness
9. 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"
synonym:
- effeminacy,
- effeminateness,
- sissiness,
- softness,
- womanishness,
- unmanliness
10. A disposition to be lenient in judging others
- "Softness is not something permitted of good leaders"
synonym:
- softness