softness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality of being soft.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɔftnəs/ /ˈsɑftnəs/ /ˈsɒftnəs/ en-us-softness.ogg

Word forms

softness softnesses

Etymology

From Middle English softnesse, from Old English sōftnes, alteration of earlier sēftnes. Equivalent to soft + -ness.

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