softness - Meaning in Kannada

softness - Meaning in Kannada

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Definitions and Meaning of softness in English

softness noun

1. a disposition to be lenient in judging others

   Example

   • "softness is not something permitted of good leaders"
2. the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)

   Examples

   • "he was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince, arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him"
   • "Spartans accused Athenians of effeminateness"
   • "the students associated science with masculinity and arts with effeminacy"
3. the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
4. acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered

   Examples

   • "even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough"
   • "his fingers have learned gentleness"
   • "suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby"
5. the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
6. a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare

   Example

   • "the softness of the morning sky"
7. a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency

   Example

   • "and in softness almost beyond hearing"
8. a state of declining economic condition

   Examples

   • "he attributes the disappointing results to softness in the economy"
   • "orders have recently picked up after a period of extreme softness"
9. the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing

   Examples

   • "the climate had the softness of the south of France"
   • "the day's heat faded into balminess"
10. poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)

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