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   softness

   /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"
   • ▪ 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 programme regulates the water softness"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSOFTNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SOFTNESS definition: 1. the quality of not being hard or firm: 2. the quality of not being rough or hard to touch: 3…. Learn more.

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   1. a. : pleasing or agreeable to the senses : bringing ease, comfort, or quiet. the soft influences of home. b. : having a bland or mellow rather than a sharp or acid taste. c (1) : not bright or glaring : subdued. (2) : having or producing little contrast or a relatively short range of tones. a soft photographic print. d.

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   ˈsoftness definition: the quality or an instance of being soft. See examples of ˈSOFTNESS used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › softnessSOFTNESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › softnessSOFTNESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

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   Definition of softness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   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.