SOFTNESSES

The property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded

Poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)

The quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing

Example: "The day's heat faded into balminess"

A state of declining economic condition

Example: "Orders have recently picked up after a period of extreme softness"

A sound property that is free from loudness or stridency

Example: "And in softness almost beyond hearing"

A visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare

Example: "The softness of the morning sky"

Acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered

Example: "His fingers have learned gentleness"

The quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines

The trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)

Example: "The students associated science with masculinity and arts with effeminacy"

A disposition to be lenient in judging others

Example: "Softness is not something permitted of good leaders"