Meaning of softness
Definition of softness
(noun)
the
property
of
giving
little
resistance
to
pressure
and
being
easily
cut or
molded
poor
physical
condition;
being
out of
shape
or out of
condition
(as from a
life
of
ease
and luxury)
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"
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"
a
sound
property
that is
free
from
loudness
or stridency; "and in softness
almost
beyond
hearing"
a
visual
property
that is
subdued
and
free
from
brilliance
or glare; "the softness of the
morning
sky"
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"
the
quality
of
being
indistinct
and without
sharp
outlines
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"
a
disposition
to be
lenient
in
judging
others; "softness is not something permitted of
good
leaders"
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