Thesaurus: softness
The quality or state of being soft; -- opposed to hardness, and used in the various specific senses of the adjective.
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Definitions
- n. The quality or state of being soft; -- opposed to hardness, and used in the various specific senses of the adjective.
- n. the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
- n. poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
- n. the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing
- n. a state of declining economic condition
- n. a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency
- n. a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare
- n. acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered
- n. the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
- n. the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
- n. a disposition to be lenient in judging others
- The quality or state of being soft; -- opposed to Ant: hardness, and used in the various specific senses of the adjective.