softness

noun

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

   noun.attribute

   Antonyms hardness

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)

   noun.state

   Synonyms unfitness

   Antonyms fitness physical fitness

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing

   noun.state

   Examples

   The climate had the softness of the south of France.

   Synonyms balminess

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. a state of declining economic condition

   noun.state

   Examples

   Orders have recently picked up after a period of extreme softness.

   He attributes the disappointing results to softness in the economy.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency

   noun.attribute

   Examples

   And in softness almost beyond hearing.

   Antonyms intensity loudness volume

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare

   noun.attribute

   Examples

   The softness of the morning sky.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered

   noun.attribute

   Examples

   Suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby.

   Synonyms gentleness mildness

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines

   noun.attribute

   Synonyms blurriness fogginess fuzziness indistinctness

   Antonyms distinctness sharpness

   Source: WordNet 3.0

9. the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)

   noun.attribute

   Examples

   He was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince, arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him.

   Synonyms effeminacy effeminateness sissiness unmanliness womanishness

   Source: WordNet 3.0

10. a disposition to be lenient in judging others

    noun.attribute

    Examples

    Softness is not something permitted of good leaders.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

11. The quality or state of being soft; -- opposed to <i>hardness</i>, and used in the various specific senses of the adjective.

    noun

    Source: webster1913