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- Dictionarysoftness/ˈsɒf(t)nəs/
noun
- 1. the quality of being easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold: "I snuggled deeper into the warm softness of my bed"
- 2. a subtle effect or contrast; lack of sharp definition: "a general softness of focus"
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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.
f. : smooth or delicate in texture, grain, or fiber. soft cashmere. soft fur. g (1) : balmy, mild, or clement in weather or temperature. (2) : moving or falling with slight force or impact : not violent. soft breezes. 2. : demanding little work or effort : easy.
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.
ˈsoftness definition: the quality or an instance of being soft. See examples of ˈSOFTNESS used in a sentence.
the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale. the property of holding together and retaining its shape. 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.
(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. the softness of the water.
softness in British English. (ˈsɒftnɪs ) noun. 1. the quality or an instance of being soft. 2. metallurgy. the tendency of a metal to distort easily. See brittleness (sense 2), toughness (sense 2) Collins English Dictionary.
1. a. Yielding readily to pressure or weight: a soft melon; a soft pillow. b. Easily molded, cut, or worked: soft wood. c. Sports Not tense and therefore capable of absorbing the impact of a ball or puck and of catching, receiving, or controlling it: a receiver with soft hands. 2. Out of condition; flabby: got soft sitting at a desk all day. 3.
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undemanding; easy, comfortable, etc.: He has a soft job. weak, spiritless, etc., as from lack of challenge: We've grown soft with all these modern conveniences. Chemistry (of water) mostly free from mineral salts that interfere with the action of soap.
