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the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
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poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
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the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing
the climate had the softness of the south of France
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a state of declining financial condition
orders have recently picked up after a period of extreme softness
he attributes the disappointing results to softness in the economy
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a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency
and in softness almost beyond hearing
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a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare
the softness of the morning sky
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acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered
suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby
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the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
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the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
he was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince, arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him
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a disposition to be lenient in judging others
softness is not something permitted of good leaders
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