1 the quality of not being forceful, loud, or easily noticed:
He was criticized for his softness on crime.
2 the quality of water when it contains a low level of minerals and allows soap to make bubbles
3 the situation in a market or economy when there are more goods for sale than there are people to buy them, so prices are usually low:
5 the quality of being gentle and not loud or forceful:
There was a softness in her voice.
The luxury bathrooms feature high-end tiling, the deepest baths, and towels of unbelievable softness.
The softness of gold made it relatively easy to employ for ornamental purposes.
I don't think he's comfortable revealing the softness that he has, the vulnerable part.
Her softness of manner overlays a core of complete moral certainty.
There was a softness in her eyes.