softness


Meanings

  • 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 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;
    • "suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby"
  • the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
  • the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man);
    • "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"
  • SOFTNESS n pl. -ES the quality or state of being soft


Scrabble Score: 11

softness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

softness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

softness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 12

softness is a valid Words With Friends word