softness 音标拼音: [s'ɔftnəs] [s'ɔfnəs]
n . 柔和,温柔
柔和,温柔
softness n 1 :
the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded [
ant : {
hardness }]
2 :
poor physical condition ;
being out of shape or out of condition (
as from a life of ease and luxury ) [
synonym :
{
unfitness }, {
softness }] [
ant : {
fitness }, {
physical fitness }]
3 :
the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing ;
"
the day '
s heat faded into balminess "; "
the climate had the softness of the south of France " [
synonym : {
balminess },
{
softness }]
4 :
a state of declining economic condition ; "
orders have recently picked up after a period of extreme softness "; "
he attributes the disappointing results to softness in the economy "
5 :
a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency ;
"
and in softness almost beyond hearing " [
ant : {
intensity },
{
loudness }, {
volume }]
6 :
a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare ; "
the softness of the morning sky "
7 :
acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even -
tempered ;
"
his fingers have learned gentleness "; "
suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby "; "
even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough "
[
synonym : {
gentleness }, {
softness }, {
mildness }]
8 :
the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines [
synonym : {
indistinctness }, {
softness }, {
blurriness },
{
fogginess }, {
fuzziness }] [
ant : {
distinctness }, {
sharpness }]
9 :
the trait of being effeminate (
derogatory of a man ); "
the students associated science with masculinity and arts with effeminacy "; "
Spartans accused Athenians of effeminateness ";
"
he was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince ,
arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him " [
synonym : {
effeminacy },
{
effeminateness }, {
sissiness }, {
softness }, {
womanishness },
{
unmanliness }]
10 :
a disposition to be lenient in judging others ; "
softness is not something permitted of good leaders "
Softness \
Soft "
ness \,
n . [
AS .
s ?
ftness ,
s ?
ftnyss .]
The quality or state of being soft ; --
opposed to {
hardness },
and used in the various specific senses of the adjective .
[
1913 Webster ]
Soft -
shell 194 Moby Thesaurus words for "
softness ":
acceptance ,
adynamia ,
airiness ,
anemia ,
ascent ,
atony ,
blah feeling ,
bloodlessness ,
bubbliness ,
buoyancy ,
cachexia ,
cachexy ,
carelessness ,
chicken -
liveredness ,
chickenheartedness ,
clemency ,
clementness ,
commodiousness ,
compassion ,
convenience ,
cowardice ,
cowardliness ,
coziness ,
cullibility ,
cushioniness ,
daintiness ,
debilitation ,
debility ,
deceivability ,
decrescendo ,
delicacy ,
dimness ,
doughiness ,
down ,
downiness ,
dullness ,
dupability ,
easiness ,
easygoingness ,
ethereality ,
etiolation ,
faintheart ,
faintheartedness ,
faintness ,
fatigue ,
fear ,
feeblemindedness ,
feebleness ,
filminess ,
fine -
grainedness ,
fineness ,
flabbiness ,
flaccidity ,
flatness ,
fleshiness ,
floatability ,
fluff ,
fluffiness ,
foaminess ,
fondness ,
forbearance ,
forbearing ,
forcelessness ,
friendliness ,
frothiness ,
fuzz ,
fuzziness ,
gentleness ,
gossameriness ,
greenness ,
gullibility ,
henheartedness ,
hoaxability ,
homelikeness ,
homeliness ,
homeyness ,
hospitality ,
humaneness ,
humanity ,
impotence ,
impotency ,
imprecision ,
impuissance ,
indifference ,
indistinctness ,
infirmity ,
ingenuousness ,
lack of weight ,
languishment ,
languor ,
lassitude ,
laxity ,
laxness ,
lenience ,
leniency ,
lenientness ,
lenity ,
levitation ,
levity ,
lightness ,
lily -
liveredness ,
listlessness ,
looseness ,
loosening ,
lowness ,
luxuriousness ,
mashiness ,
mercifulness ,
mercy ,
mildness ,
milksopism ,
milksoppiness ,
milksoppishness ,
moderateness ,
mushiness ,
naiveness ,
naivete ,
naivety ,
negligence ,
overindulgence ,
overpermissiveness ,
pastel ,
pastel color ,
pastiness ,
patience ,
peace ,
peacefulness ,
peach fuzz ,
permissiveness ,
persuadability ,
pigeonheartedness ,
pithiness ,
pity ,
power vacuum ,
powerlessness ,
prostration ,
pubescence ,
pulpiness ,
pulpousness ,
refinement ,
relaxation ,
relaxedness ,
remissness ,
reposefulness ,
restfulness ,
roominess ,
satin ,
satininess ,
seduceability ,
silk ,
silkiness ,
simpleness ,
simplicity ,
slackness ,
sloppiness ,
sluggishness ,
smoothness ,
snugness ,
soft color ,
softheartedness ,
sponginess ,
squashiness ,
strengthlessness ,
subaudibility ,
subduedness ,
subtle color ,
succulence ,
tender feeling ,
tenderheartedness ,
tenderness ,
timidity ,
timidness ,
timorousness ,
tolerance ,
unclearness ,
unheaviness ,
unmanfulness ,
unmanliness ,
unrestraint ,
unsophistication ,
velvet ,
velvetiness ,
volatility ,
warm heart ,
warmheartedness ,
warmness ,
weak -
mindedness ,
weakheartedness ,
weakliness ,
weakness ,
weariness ,
weightlessness ,
yeastiness ,
yellowness
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SOFTNESS Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of SOFT is pleasing or agreeable to the senses : bringing ease, comfort, or quiet How to use soft in a sentence
softness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . . the quality of not being loud, in a way that is usually pleasant and gentle I knew it was him from the softness of his voice the quality of being kind and showing sympathy; the quality of being easily affected by other people's pain and problems They mistook his calmness for softness opposite hardness (5)
SOFTNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary SOFTNESS definition: 1 the quality of not being hard or firm: 2 the quality of not being rough or hard to touch: 3… Learn more
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Soft Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary Her voice has a gentle softness She kissed him soft [= (more commonly) softly] on the lips
Softness Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com How to use softness in a sentence But the softness, the muted quality in turn became an aesthetic
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SOFT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary Something that is soft is pleasant to touch, and not rough or hard Regular use of a body lotion will keep the skin soft and supple When it's dry, brush the hair using a soft, nylon baby brush warm, soft, white towels the soft skin on the baby's face The sea air robbed her hair of its softness
Softness - definition of softness by The Free Dictionary Define softness softness synonyms, softness pronunciation, softness translation, English dictionary definition of softness adj soft·er , soft·est 1 a Yielding readily to pressure or weight: a soft melon; a soft pillow b Easily molded, cut, or worked: soft wood c
Softness - meaning definition in Lingvanex Dictionary A pleasant and smooth quality in texture, touch, or appearance The softness of the petal was unlike anything she had ever felt before Gentleness of character or manner Her softness in approaching difficult conversations made others feel at ease The quality of being mild, gentle, or tender
SOFTNESS definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary 2 senses: 1 the quality or an instance of being soft 2 metallurgy the tendency of a metal to distort easily → See brittleness Click for more definitions
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