[ˈsɒf(t)nəs], (Noun)

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- the quality of being easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold
(e.g: I snuggled deeper into the warm softness of my bed)

- a subtle effect or contrast; lack of sharp definition
(e.g: a general softness of focus)

- the quality of being sympathetic, lenient, or compassionate
(e.g: he recommended conciliation and softness towards national minorities)

- the degree to which water is free from mineral salts that make lathering difficult
(e.g: a glass-care programme regulates the water softness)


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