softness
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- noun
- /ˈsɔːftnəs/
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suavidad
- The tone in Emil's voice—there's an uncharacteristic softness to it.
- softness in the voice
- said with softness
Examples
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His father's voice surprised him with its softness.
Fiction book (1991) -
She could tell by the softness of his language, the way he said the words.
Fiction book (1992) -
Suddenly she misses him, misses the gravelly softness of his voice.
Fiction book (2002) -
"What is wrong, Caro?" he said, and the softness in his voice startled me so that I told him.
Fiction book (1998) -
Seeking a Friend is a largely quiet film that generates the softness and growing closeness between its two leads.
Blog text (33) -
The softness in the music created a peaceful atmosphere in the room.
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Her voice had a softness that made everyone feel at ease during the meeting.
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He appreciated the softness of the lullaby, which helped soothe the restless baby.
Synonyms
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A lack of noise or disturbance in a place
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Low light that makes it hard to see
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A gentle, calm way of treating people
A soft, gentle voice that makes people feel calm
A soft, airy sound in someone's voice made when air passes from the mouth
A soft, warm quality in light or colour that feels gentle
A smooth, rich sound or color that feels warm
Antonyms
How Soft
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Softness comes from the old word soft plus the ending -ness meaning 'quality', and soft meant 'quiet' or 'gentle', like a whisper or soft music. So softness here means the 'quality of a sound that is quiet and gentle'.