softness
мягкость
Weichheit
The quality of being softThe quality of being soft.
UK/ˈsɒftnəs/US/ˈsɔftnəs/
» A little softness can clear the bitterness.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The quality of being soft.
Weichheit
мя́гкостьmjáxkostʹ
the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
Examples
10 sentencesA little softness can clear the bitterness.
He spoke with a softness characteristic of southerners.
deEr sprach mit einer, für Südländer charakteristischen, Sanftheit.
I enjoyed the softness of the steamed bun.
They enjoyed the softness and sweetness of the buns.
She rested her hand on the bed, feeling its softness.
Translations
6 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
the quality of being soft:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
the quality of being soft:
Origin
From Middle English softnesse, from Old English sōftnes, alteration of earlier sēftnes. EqFrom Middle English softnesse, from Old English sōftnes, alteration of earlier sēftnes. Equivalent to soft + -ness.
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Forms
plural: softnesses| Singular | softness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
16 synonymsClose in meaning
- the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines:indistinctnessblurrinessfogginessfuzziness
- acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered:gentlenessmildness
- the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing:balminess
- poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury):unfitness
- the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man):effeminacyeffeminatenesssissinesswomanishnessunmanliness
Antonyms
3 antonymsWord family
13 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable