softness
English
Etymology
From Middle English softnesse, from Old English sōftnes, alteration of earlier sēftnes. Equivalent to soft + -ness.
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈsɔftnəs/
- (cot–caught merger, Canada) IPA(key): /ˈsɑftnəs/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈsɒftnəs/
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Antonyms
Translations
the quality of being soft
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