CEFR B2

softness

noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being soft, yielding to touch or pressure, not hard or firm.

Examples

The softness of the baby's skin was remarkable.
He admired the softness of the velvet fabric.

Synonyms: gentleness, smoothness, pliancy, tenderness

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softness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsɔːftnəs/

Definition

The quality or state of being soft, yielding to touch or pressure, not hard or firm.

Examples

The softness of the baby's skin was remarkable.
He admired the softness of the velvet fabric.
The pillow's softness provided great comfort.

Synonyms of softness

Words with a similar meaning to softness:

gentleness
smoothness
pliancy
tenderness

Antonyms of softness

Words with the opposite meaning to softness:

hardness
firmness
rigidity

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