softness

noun

1. 1

   a disposition to be lenient in judging others

   softness is not something permitted of good leaders

2. 2

   the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)

   the students associated science with masculinity and arts with effeminacy

   Spartans accused Athenians of effeminateness

3. 3

   the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines

4. 4

   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

5. 5

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

6. 6

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

   the softness of the morning sky

7. 7

   a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency

   and in softness almost beyond hearing

8. 8

   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

9. 9

   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

10. 10

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