ˈsoftness

/ ˈsɒftnɪs /

noun

1. the quality or an instance of being soft
2. metallurgy the tendency of a metal to distort easily See brittleness toughness

Example Sentences

What Beyoncé is doing, Palmer says, is performance art — “emoting something that is meant to be an aspirational exploration of feminism, gender-nonconformity but still softness, being assertive, having her peace in chaos with ‘Lemonade.’”

From Los Angeles Times

To love a Scorpio, then, is to fiercely protect their softness with the same shadowy ardor that they use to construct their inner adamantine fortresses.

From Los Angeles Times

I did an ombre effect with the braids, from brown to gold, to try to pull in the colors of the river, the water, that honey amber, softness.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m a friendly!” she peeps as she walks into a camp full of road pirates, hands up, distracting them with the appearance of fear and softness.

From Salon

Disney’s stock has been under pressure amid softness at its theme parks and resorts and shares have been trading near five-year lows.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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