Definition

The quality or state of being gentle, smooth, or not hard.

Example

The softness of the pillow made it very comfortable to sleep on.

Conversation

Have you felt the softness of this blanket?

Yeah, it's really cozy!

I love how the softness makes it perfect for winter nights.

Definitely! I could just curl up with it all day.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Softness → It is formed from "soft" (from Old English *softe*, meaning gentle or yielding) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "softness" refers to the quality of being soft or gentle.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'soft' which means gentle or yielding, and remember that 'softness' describes the quality of being soft.

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