B2nounhomeemotions
US/ˈsɔːft.nəs/
UK/ˈsɒft.nəs/
the quality of feeling gentle, smooth or not hard when you touch it
In context
I love the softness of this blanket against my skin.
The softness of her voice made the children feel calm.
Some people mistook his kindness for softness and tried to take advantage.
Words that go with softness
noun + preposition
- softness of the fabricThe softness of the fabric makes it ideal for baby clothes.
- softness of her voiceThe softness of her voice hid her real anger.
- a lack of softnessA lack of softness in the mattress hurt his back.
adjective + noun
- incredible softnessThese towels have an incredible softness.
verb + noun
- feel the softnessJust feel the softness of this wool.
noun + noun
- softness and warmthThe sofa offers softness and warmth on cold nights.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the soft of the pillowCorrect: the softness of the pillow