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n. The quality of being soft.

n. The quality or state of being soft; -- opposed to hardness, and used in the various specific senses of the adjective.

n. The property or character of being soft, in any sense of that word.

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

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

n. a disposition to be lenient in judging others

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

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

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

n. the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines

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

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

n. a state of declining economic condition

"But look at the dress, a knit cashmere number whose softness is evident to the eye."

hardness   

personal manner    manner    leniency    lenience    indulgence    visual property    mildness    clemency    economic condition   

sweetness    smoothness    delicacy    gentleness    warmth    lightness    richness    brightness    freshness    hardness