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softness

UK
/ˈsɒftnəs/
US
/ˈsɔːftnəs/

Translations

softnessnoun
softnesses
pl
indulgenceAu sens de manque de sévérité ou de rigueur.
The teacher's softness in enforcing rules sometimes led to a noisy classroom.
L'indulgence du professeur dans l'application des règles menait parfois à une classe bruyante.
douceurQualité tactile ou qualité de ton, de manière ou d'attitude.
The softness of the blanket made it perfect for a cozy night in.
La douceur de la couverture la rendait parfaite pour une soirée cocooning.
faiblesseSurtout dans le registre économique, financier ou des performances.
Recent figures point to a softness in consumer demand during the first quarter.
Les chiffres récents indiquent une faiblesse de la demande des consommateurs au cours du premier trimestre.
Additional translations
moelleuxSe dit surtout d’un objet ou d’un tissu agréable au toucher.
Synonyms
gentleness
mildness
tenderness
delicacy
smoothness
fluffiness
fuzziness
Antonyms
hardness
softnessadjective
UK
/ˈsɒftnəs/
US
/ˈsɔːftnəs/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "softness rating").
moelleuxEmployé dans des contextes de mesure ou d’évaluation du degré de souplesse ou de confort.
The pillow comes with a softness rating of medium-firm.
L’oreiller a un indice de moelleux mi-ferme.

Definitions

softnessnoun
The quality or condition of being soft, such as a texture that is smooth and pleasant to touch.
The softness of the blanket made it perfect for a cozy night in.
A gentle or mild quality, often referring to a person's demeanor or voice.
Her voice had a softness that was comforting to everyone around her.
The quality of being lenient or not strict.
The teacher's softness in enforcing rules sometimes led to a noisy classroom.
A state or period of weakness or reduced strength, especially in an economic, market, or performance context.
Recent figures point to a softness in consumer demand during the first quarter.
softnessadjective
Attributive: relating to or denoting a measurement, level, or rating of how soft something is.
The pillow comes with a softness rating of medium-firm.
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