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Words with a similar base: softness

'softness'

[softness.n.01] as in: the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded

'softness'

[unfitness.n.01] as in: poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)

'softness'

[balminess.n.01] as in: the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing

Examples:
the day's heat faded into balminess
the climate had the softness of the south of France

'softness'

[softness.n.04] as in: a state of declining economic condition

Examples:
orders have recently picked up after a period of extreme softness
he attributes the disappointing results to softness in the economy

'softness'

[softness.n.05] as in: a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency

Examples:
and in softness almost beyond hearing

'softness'

[softness.n.06] as in: a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare

Examples:
the softness of the morning sky

'softness'

[gentleness.n.02] as in: acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered

Examples:
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

'softness'

[indistinctness.n.01] as in: the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines

'softness'

[effeminacy.n.01] as in: the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)

Examples:
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

'softness'

[softness.n.10] as in: a disposition to be lenient in judging others

Examples:
softness is not something permitted of good leaders

Origins

					softness (English)
├── -ness (English)
└── soft (English)
    └── softe (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── softe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))