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What is another word for Softness? – 152 Softness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    gentleness mildness delicacy tenderness weakness fragility pliability flexibility suppleness smoothness silkiness downiness fluffiness cushioning padding sponginess squishiness yieldingness pliancy flexibility resilience buoyancy give springiness laxity looseness feebleness faintness dullness subtlety quietness stillness calmness serenity peacefulness tranquility.

    Meaning of Softness

    The quality of being soft, i.e., not hard or rough.

    Definitions

    • A lack of severity, harshness, or Sternness.
    • The quality of being gentle, mild, or moderate.

    Example Uses

    • The softness of the blanket made it perfect for snuggling up on a cold winter night.
    • The softness of her voice calmed the frightened child.
    • The painter tried to capture the softness of the summer light in her landscape.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    hardness roughness coarseness harshness severity sternness rigidity stiffness firmness solidity density heaviness toughness robustness ruggedness gruffness abruptness brusqueness crudeness vulgarity brutality savagery fierceness intensity sharpness keenness acuteness.

    Related Nouns

    texture material fabric cloth tissue pulp fiber yarn thread rope cushion pillow mattress bedding upholstery foam rubber plastic leather wood metal stone clay porcelain ceramic glass crystal.

    Related Verbs

    soften gentle calm soothe mollify placate appease pacify tranquilize quiet still smooth silence hush mute dampen deaden cushion pad buffer absorb yield give bend flex stretch compress squeeze.

    Related Adjectives

    soft gentle mild moderate calm peaceful serene tranquil quiet still smooth silky downy fluffy cushy spongy squishy yielding pliable flexible resilient buoyant lax loose feeble faint dull subtle quiet still calm serene peaceful tranquil.