Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The property or character of being soft, in any sense of that word.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The quality or state of being soft; -- opposed to
hardness , and used in the various specific senses of the adjective.
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- noun The
quality of beingsoft .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered
- noun poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
- noun a disposition to be lenient in judging others
- noun the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
- noun a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare
- noun a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency
- noun the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
- noun the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing
- noun the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
- noun a state of declining economic condition
Etymologies
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Examples
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It speaks of a certain softness and homey feeling.
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Nor, though the attributes of the lion were there, was there wanting the certain softness, the hint of womanliness, which bespoke the emotional nature.
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Nor, though the attributes of the lion were there, was there wanting the certain softness, the hint of womanliness, which bespoke the emotional nature.
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But look at the dress, a knit cashmere number whose softness is evident to the eye.
Katharine Graham: Portrait of a lady, on display in D.C. Robert G. Kaiser 2010
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"The softness is what translated into the low scores," Toms said.
USATODAY.com - Medinah carved up after wet, cloudy week 2006
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But in spite of the tears, her face wore an expression of softness.
Rhapsody In Time Judith O’Brien 1994
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But in spite of the tears, her face wore an expression of softness.
Rhapsody In Time Judith O’Brien 1994
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But softness is repulsive; and thus all progress is seen to be a frantic struggle towards an objective which you hope and pray will never be reached.
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Nor, though the attributes of the lion were there, was there wanting the certain softness, the hint of womanliness, which bespoke the emotional nature.
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I think American women deficient in softness – sensibility – at least they do not exhibit much; but they are less demonstrative than women generally are, and this may make them appear less tender.
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