Words Like SOFTNESS

We have put together a list of words that are similar to SOFTNESS.

17 Alternative Words Similar to softness

1 Body Noun      Synonym Words Like Body
2 Indulgence Noun      Synonym Words Like Indulgence
3 Manner Noun      Synonym Words Like Manner
4 Loudness Noun      Antonym Words Like Loudness
5 Handicap Noun      Hyponym Words Like Handicap
6 Impairment Noun      Hyponym Words Like Impairment
7 Downiness Noun      Hyponym
8 Featheriness Noun      Hyponym
9 Flaccidity Noun      Hyponym
10 Sponginess Noun      Hyponym
11 Limpness Noun      Hyponym
12 Squeezability Noun      Hyponym
13 Fluffiness Noun      Hyponym
14 Flabbiness Noun      Hyponym
15 Compressibility Noun      Hyponym
16 Vagueness Noun      Hyponym
17 Emasculation Noun      Hyponym

6 examples of softness

1 even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough
2 suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby
3 the climate had the softness of the south of France
4 he was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince, arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him
5 Spartans accused Athenians of effeminateness
6 he attributes the disappointing results to softness in the economy

10 definitions of softness

1 The quality or state of being soft; -- opposed to hardness, and used in the various specific senses of the adjective.
2 acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered
3 poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
4 a disposition to be lenient in judging others
5 the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
6 a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare
7 a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency
8 the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
9 the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing
10 the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
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