softness
/ (ˈsɒftnɪs) /
the quality or an instance of being soft
metallurgy the tendency of a metal to distort easily: See brittleness (def. 2), toughness (def. 2)
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How to use softness in a sentence
But the softness, the muted quality in turn became an aesthetic.
The double entendres turned on his physical doughiness as a metaphor for imputed political softness.
French President Francois Hollande’s Inability to Tie a Necktie Earns France’s Scorn | Tracy McNicoll | November 10, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTJackets gathered at the waist, creating feminine softness at the hips.
Balenciaga, Dries Van Noten Kick Off Paris Fall 2012 Fashion Week | Robin Givhan | March 1, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTIt prefers nonconfrontation, and calmness and softness of voice are valued when dealing with adversity.
Obama's Awkward Indonesia Trip | Sahil Mahtani, Kenneth Weisbrode | November 7, 2010 | THE DAILY BEASTOne senses a romantic softness at the core of the steely woman Americans met during her years of public service.
Liszt gave it with a velvety softness, clearness, brilliancy and pearliness of touch that was inimitable.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayThe white light of the moon had fallen upon the world like the mystery and the softness of sleep.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinHe seemed to recall a state of lush, sybaritic softness, in pre-silicate times.
Old Friends Are the Best | Jack SharkeyThe wind had slightly reddened her pale skin: her expression was one of great animation, yet of great softness.
Marriage la mode | Mrs. Humphry WardKing OLeary strode into the room over the grateful softness underneath.
The Woman Gives | Owen Johnson
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