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softness

softness
Zelfstandig naamwoord
  • het teder maken/worden
  • a disposition to be lenient in judging others
"softness is not something permitted of good leaders"

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softness
Zelfstandig naamwoord
  • het zachtzinnig zijn
  • a disposition to be lenient in judging others
"softness is not something permitted of good leaders"

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softness
Zelfstandig naamwoord
    • a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency
    "and in softness almost beyond hearing"

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    softness
    Zelfstandig naamwoord
      • a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare
      "the softness of the morning sky"

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      softness
      Zelfstandig naamwoord
        • a state of declining economic condition
        "orders have recently picked up after a period of extreme softness"
        "he attributes the disappointing results to softness in the economy"

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        softness
        Zelfstandig naamwoord
          • the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing
          "the climate had the softness of the south of France"

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          softness
          Zelfstandig naamwoord
            • the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
            "he was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince, arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him"

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            softness
            Zelfstandig naamwoord
              • acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered
              "suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby"

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              softness
              Zelfstandig naamwoord
                • the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded

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                softness
                Zelfstandig naamwoord
                  • poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)

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                  softness
                  Zelfstandig naamwoord
                    • the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines

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                    Voorbeeldzinnen

                    1. He spoke with a softness characteristic of southerners.
                    2. The hardness of God is kinder than the softness of men, and His compulsion is our liberation.
                    3. The word ‘finishes’ covers all physical or chemical treatments giving to the textile fabrics specific properties such as softness, waterproof, easy care.
                    4. The products primary characteristics of water absorbency and softness, which derive from the tanning or partial tanning with fish oil or other animal oil, make it ideally suited to its main use for cleaning and polishing.