softness
noun
the quality or state of being soft.
softnesses
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pluralof softness.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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His touch was special, even in introductions and final flourishes; he built waves within his playing, revealing softnesses in his sound even while working intensely.
From New York Times ● May 19, 2013
The authors have not entirely evaded its treacherous softnesses.
From Time Magazine Archive
"I shall be ready for him," said Lizzie, and as she spoke all her little feminine softnesses were for the moment laid aside.
From The Eustace Diamonds by Anthony Trollope
There were not many softnesses in the Canon's life.
From The Case of Richard Meynell by Mrs. Humphry Ward
What Jefferson said of Madison was true of the Virginia orators in general,—“soothing always the feelings of his adversaries by civilities and softnesses of expression.”
From Thomas Jefferson by Henry Childs Merwin
