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SOFTNESS Synonyms

There are 25 synonyms of the word softness. (exact relations)
There are 29 hypernyms of the word softness. (close relations)
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gentleness
nounn
noun

• the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual

• acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered

mildness
nounn
noun

• good weather with comfortable temperatures

• acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered

• mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant

comfort
nounn
noun

• a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

• a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment

• the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction

• a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state

• satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing

• bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

• assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal

verb

• give moral or emotional strength to

• lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate

delicacy
nounn
noun

• the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

• something considered choice to eat

• refined taste; tact

• slenderness

• lack of physical strength

• subtly skillful handling of a situation

• lightness in movement or manner

downiness
nounn
noun

• a light softness

flexibility
nounn
noun

• the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped

• the quality of being adaptable or variable

• the trait of being easily persuaded

fluffiness
nounn
noun

• a light softness

pliability
nounn
noun

• the property of being easily bent without breaking

• adaptability of mind or character

silkiness
nounn
noun

• the smooth feel of silk fabric

smoothness
nounn
noun

• a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch

• powerful and effective language

• the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner

• the quality of having a level and even surface

• the quality of being free from errors or interruptions

suppleness
nounn
noun

• the gracefulness of a person or animal that is flexible and supple

• the property of being pliant and flexible

• adaptability of mind or character

tenderness
nounn
noun

• a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

• a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)

• warm compassionate feelings

• a positive feeling of liking

• a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless)

cushiness
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yieldingness
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balminess
nounn
noun

• the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing

blurriness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines

effeminacy
nounn
noun

• the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)

effeminateness
nounn
noun

• the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)

fogginess
nounn
noun

• an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance

• the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines

fuzziness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines

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Alternatives for GENTLENESS

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