softness

softness[ 'sɔftnis ]

• n.
  • 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)

    同义词：unfitnesspoor shapebad condition

  • the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing

    "the climate had the softness of the south of France"

    同义词：balminess

  • a state of declining financial 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"

    同义词：gentlenessmildness

  • the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines

    同义词：indistinctnessblurrinessfogginessfuzziness

  • 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"

    同义词：effeminacyeffeminatenesssissinesswomanishnessunmanliness

  • a disposition to be lenient in judging others

    "softness is not something permitted of good leaders"