softness
pronunciation
How to pronounce softness in British English:
UK [sɒftnəs]
How to pronounce softness in American English:
US [ˈsɔftnɪs]
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- Noun:
- the property of giving little resistance to pressure
- a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency
- a disposition to be lenient in judging others
Word Origin
- softness (n.)
- Old English softnes "ease, comfort; state of being soft to the touch; luxury;" see soft (adj.) + -ness. Meaning "weakness of character, effeminacy" is from c. 1600.
Example
- 1. I think the main thing to think about is the softness of everything .
- 2. This body type is softer , so you want to contrast the softness of the body with some structure .
- 3. Every detail is thought through , down to the junction from floor to walls the transition is curved in order to emphasize softness .
- 4. Avocado is also good source of vitamin e , which is an antioxidant , that also promotes healthy skin by improving the skin 's moisture level and softness .
- 5. The backyard , a long rectangle of grass of a softness and greenness you sometimes forget exists on the parched western slope , drops steeply to reveal the skinny colorado river snaking through town .