Hyphenation of softness

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word softness? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

soft-ness

Definitions of softness:

1.
The property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
2.
Poor physical condition
Being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
3.
The quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing
The day's heat faded into balminess The climate had the softness of the south of France
4.
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
5.
A sound property that is free from loudness or stridency
And in softness almost beyond hearing
6.
A visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare
The softness of the morning sky
7.
Acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered
His fingers have learned gentleness Suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby Even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough
8.
The quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
9.
The trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
The students associated science with masculinity and arts with effeminacy Spartans accused Athenians of effeminateness He was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince
10.
Arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him
11.
A disposition to be lenient in judging others
Softness is not something permitted of good leaders

Synonyms of softness:

noun consistency, consistence, body
nounsound property
noun indulgence, lenience, leniency

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