softness

• Существительное, обозначающее качество или состояние мягкости, включающее физические свойства, такие как податливость давлению, а также метафорические качества, такие как нежность, мягкость или отсутствие резкости.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being soft, encompassing physical properties such as yielding to pressure, as well as metaphorical qualities like gentleness, mildness, or lack of harshness.

uncountable

1. Physical pliabilityB1formal

   The property of yielding easily to pressure and being easily shaped or cut.

   Мягкость

   • The softness of the clay made it easy to mold.
   • She loved the softness of the velvet fabric.
   • The mattress's softness provided a comfortable night's sleep.

   Synonymsductilityflaccidityflexibilitylimpnessmalleabilitypliabilitysupplenesstractability

   Antonymsfirmnesshardnessrigiditystiffness

2. Poor physical conditionB2informal

   A state of being out of shape or physically unfit, often due to a life of ease.

   Слабая физическая форма

   • His softness was evident after years of desk work.
   • The athlete's softness surprised the coach after the off-season.
   • A life of luxury had led to a certain softness in his physique.

   Synonymsdebilityflabbinessfrailtyunfitnessweakness

   Antonymsfitnesshardinesstoughness

3. Mild weatherB1formal

   The quality of weather that is pleasantly mild and soothing.

   Мягкость

   • The softness of the spring breeze was refreshing.
   • They enjoyed the softness of the evening air.
   • The softness of the climate made the region popular with tourists.

   Synonymsbalminessclemencygentlenessmildnesstemperateness

4. Economic declineC1formal

   A state of declining economic conditions or a market downturn.

   Экономический спад

   • The softness in the housing market worried investors.
   • Economic softness led to lower consumer spending.
   • Analysts predicted a period of softness in the tech sector.

   Synonymsdeclinedownturnslacknessslowdownslumpsofteningweakness

   Antonymsboomstrength

5. Quietness of soundB2formal

   A sound property characterized by being free from loudness or harshness.

   Мягкость звука

   • The softness of her voice calmed the crying child.
   • He appreciated the softness of the music in the background.
   • The softness of the whisper made it hard to hear.

   Synonymsfaintnessgentlenesshushquietquietness

   Antonymsharshnessloudnessnoisinessvolume

6. Subdued visual qualityB2formal

   A visual property that is muted and free from brilliance or glare.

   Мягкость

   • The softness of the lighting created a romantic atmosphere.
   • The painting's softness gave it a dreamlike quality.
   • She preferred the softness of pastel colors over bright hues.

   Synonymsdimnessdullnessgentlenessmellownesssubduedness

   Antonymsbrillianceglareharshness