softness
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/ˈsɔːftnəs/
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/ˈsɒftnəs/
noun
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how easily something changes shape when pressed
The softness of the pillow made it comfortable to sleep on.
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how not hard something is
The softness of this wood makes it easy to carve.
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how smooth and nice something feels to touch
The softness of the blanket kept me warm and cozy.
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how something has no sharp edges or hard lines
The softness of the light made the room feel calm.
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how light is not too bright and easy on the eyes
The softness of the lamp made reading easier.
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how rain or wind is not strong or harsh
The softness of the rain made it pleasant to walk outside.
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how a sound is not loud and is gentle
The softness of her voice made the story soothing.
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how someone is kind and caring
His softness towards others made him a good friend.
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how rules or actions are not strict
The softness of the rules led to some problems.
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how someone is not brave and prefers comfort
His softness made him avoid challenges.
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how life or work is too easy and comfortable
The softness of his job made him lazy.
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how water has few minerals and is good for washing
The softness of the water made clothes clean easily.
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how a sound is not hard, like 'c' in city
The softness of the 'g' sound made the word gentle.
translation
how easily something changes shape when pressed; how not hard something is; how smooth and nice something feels to touch; how something has no sharp edges or hard lines; how light is not too bright and easy on the eyes; how rain or wind is not strong or harsh; how a sound is not loud and is gentle; how someone is kind and caring; how rules or actions are not strict; how someone is not brave and prefers comfort; how life or work is too easy and comfortable; how water has few minerals and is good for washing; how a sound is not hard, like 'c' in city
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