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softness

soft·ness

UK/ˈsɑftnəs/ US/ˈsɔftnəs/ uncommon

noun

1.

the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded

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2.

a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency

  • “and in softness almost beyond hearing”
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3.

a disposition to be lenient in judging others

  • “softness is not something permitted of good leaders”

Origin

From Middle English softnesse, from Old English sōftnes, alteration of earlier sēftnes. Equivalent to soft + -ness.

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