Definition of Softness

Noun: softness sÃ³ft-nus

The property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or moulded
Poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
- unfitness
The quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing
"the climate had the softness of the south of France";
- balminess
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"
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";
- gentleness, mildness
The quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
- indistinctness, blurriness, fogginess, fuzziness
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";
- effeminacy, effeminateness, sissiness, womanishness, unmanliness
A disposition to be lenient in judging others
"softness is not something permitted of good leaders"