softness
gb/sˈɔftnəs/ us/sˈɔftnəs/
B1
Angielski
~ 8600
puhaság, lágyság, gyengédség, szelídség, gyengeség, engedékenység, piaci gyengeség, gyengülés
RZECZOWNIK
B1
1
puhaság
B1
Schemat użycia:
the softness of [something]
The incredible softness of the blanket made it hard for her to get out of bed.
A takaró hihetetlen puhasága miatt alig bírt kikelni az ágyból.
You can feel the natural softness of the cotton when you run your fingers over it.
Érezni lehet a pamut természetes puhaságát, amikor végighúzod rajta az ujjaidat.
Over time, repeated washing reduced the softness of the towels.
The cream quickly restored the softness of his dry hands.
This pillow is advertised for its extra softness and support.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I like the softness of this sweater.
Szeretem ennek a pulóvernek a puhaságát.
The baby’s skin has a special softness.
A baba bőre különlegesen puha.
Please feel the softness of the new sofa.
The cream helps the softness of my hands.
She loves the softness of her pillow.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes say *“I like this softness blanket”* instead of *“I like the softness of this blanket”* or *“I like this soft blanket.”* Remember: *softness* is a noun, so it usually appears with *of* or after *the* (e.g. *the softness of the fabric*), while *soft* is the adjective used before a noun (e.g. *a soft fabric*).
Znaczenie
quality of being soft to the touch
Kolokacje
the softness of the fabric
|incredible softness
|natural softness
|extra softness
|softness and warmth
|softness of the skin
Synonimy
plushness (Often suggests a thick, luxurious softness, especially in fabrics or furniture.)
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smoothness (Focuses more on a surface without roughness; it can be hard and smooth, not always soft.)
Antonimy
hardness (Emphasizes that something is firm and difficult to press or bend.)
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roughness (Highlights an unpleasant, uneven feel on the surface, not smooth or pleasant to touch.)
Tematy
daily life
|senses
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
The quality of something that is easy to press or bend and feels nice when you touch it.
The physical quality of a material or surface that is easily pressed, bent, or shaped and feels smooth or pleasant to the touch.
RZECZOWNIK
B2
2
lágyság
B2
Schemat użycia:
the softness of [sound/light]
The softness of her voice calmed everyone in the room.
Hangjának lágysága mindenkit megnyugtatott a szobában.
Photographers often prefer the softness of early-morning light.
A fotósok gyakran kedvelik a kora reggeli fény lágyságát.
He spoke with a new softness in his tone that surprised his colleagues.
The curtains added a pleasant softness to the harsh afternoon sun.
The song begins with the softness of a single piano before the full band enters.
Przykłady dla uczących się
We enjoyed the softness of the evening light.
Élveztük az esti fény lágyságát.
The softness of his voice made the child relax.
Hangjának lágysága megnyugtatta a gyereket.
I like the softness of the music in this café.
The clouds gave a softness to the bright sun.
There was a new softness in her tone.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes use *“small”* or *“low”* instead of *softness*, for example *“the low of her voice”* instead of *“the softness of her voice.”* Use *softness* when you want to talk about a gentle, not harsh quality of sound or light as a noun.
Znaczenie
gentle level of sound or light
Kolokacje
the softness of her voice
|the softness of the light
|with a surprising softness
|softness and warmth of the glow
|softness in his tone
|softness of the background music
Synonimy
gentleness (Emphasizes the mild, calm quality of a sound or light rather than its physical intensity.)
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mildness (Describes a lack of strength or harshness; can apply to weather, light, or other sensations.)
Antonimy
loudness (Opposes softness in sound by emphasizing a high volume or intensity.)
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harshness (Opposes softness in both sound and light by suggesting something unpleasant and strong on the senses.)
Tematy
senses
|music
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
The quality of a sound or light that is not strong, loud, or bright, but gentle.
The quality of a sound or light being gentle and low in intensity, not loud, bright, or harsh.
RZECZOWNIK
B2
3
gyengédség
B2
szelídség
B2
Schemat użycia:
softness in [someone/something]
There was a surprising softness in his eyes when he spoke about his family.
Meglepő gyengédség volt a tekintetében, amikor a családjáról beszélt.
The teacher’s softness with younger students made her very popular.
A tanárnő kisebb diákokkal szembeni gyengédsége miatt nagyon népszerű volt.
Her softness of heart led her to forgive him again and again.
He hides his softness behind a very professional manner.
In that moment of softness, she decided to give them another chance.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I saw a new softness in his face.
Újfajta szelídséget láttam az arcán.
Her softness with the children makes them feel safe.
A gyerekekkel való gyengédsége biztonságérzetet ad nekik.
His softness of heart is easy to see.
She shows softness when she talks to her parents.
The boss has some softness toward new workers.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse *softness* with *weakness* in this context. *Softness* here is usually positive or neutral (kind, gentle), while *weakness* is negative (not strong enough). Also, avoid saying *“a soft character”* when you mean the quality itself; use *“his softness”* or *“a softness in his character.”*
Znaczenie
gentle and kind character
Kolokacje
a softness in his eyes
|a softness in her voice
|softness of heart
|a certain softness toward children
|emotional softness
|show a moment of softness
Synonimy
tenderness (Highlights warm, caring feelings and gentle treatment of others.)
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leniency (Focuses on not being strict in judgments or punishments.)
Antonimy
harshness (Describes a hard, unkind, or severe way of treating people.)
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strictness (Emphasizes firm rules and punishment without much kindness or flexibility.)
Tematy
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
The quality of a person who is gentle and kind and not very strict with other people.
A gentle and kind quality in a person’s character, behavior, or way of treating others, especially by not being severe or strict.
RZECZOWNIK
C1
4
Schemat użycia:
softness on [an issue]
The candidate was attacked for his perceived softness on crime.
A jelöltet a bűnözéssel szembeni vélt engedékenysége miatt támadták.
Their defensive softness cost them the game in the final minutes.
A védekezésbeli gyengeségük miatt vesztették el a meccset az utolsó percekben.
Some employees took advantage of her softness in enforcing deadlines.
The report highlights a worrying softness in the bank’s risk controls.
Critics say that any softness in negotiations will be seen as a sign of weakness.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The coach blamed the loss on the team’s softness in defense.
Az edző a vereséget a csapat védekezésbeli gyengeségével magyarázta.
He was criticized for his softness on crime.
A bűnözéssel szembeni engedékenysége miatt bírálták.
There is no place for softness in this competition.
Some workers use his softness to come late.
They showed softness when they should have been strong.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may think this *softness* is always positive because of the verb *soften*. In politics, business, or sports, *softness* is usually negative and means a lack of needed strength or strictness. Also, avoid *“softness for crime”*; the usual phrase is *“softness on crime.”*
Znaczenie
weakness or lack of toughness
Kolokacje
softness on crime
|softness in defense
|softness in negotiations
|show softness under pressure
|criticized for his softness
|no room for softness
Synonimy
weakness (General word for not being strong; often clearly negative in evaluations.)
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overleniency (Suggests being much too kind or not strict enough, especially in punishment or rules.)
Antonimy
toughness (Stresses being strong, strict, or hard to defeat; often praised in this context.)
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firmness (Focuses on being clear and strict, not changing decisions easily.)
Tematy
politics
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
The state of not being tough, strong, or strict enough, usually seen as something bad.
A lack of toughness, strength, or strictness in a person, group, or system, often criticized as a kind of weakness.
RZECZOWNIK
C1
TECHNICAL
5
gyengülés
B2
Schemat użycia:
softness in [market/sector/prices]
The company blamed lower profits on continued softness in the European market.
A vállalat az európai piac tartós gyengeségével indokolta az alacsonyabb nyereséget.
Analysts expect some softness in demand over the next quarter.
Az elemzők a következő negyedévben a kereslet némi gyengülésére számítanak.
Recent softness in housing prices has worried potential sellers.
Despite softness in consumer spending, employment figures remain strong.
Currency softness has made imports more expensive this year.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The bank warns of softness in the housing market.
A bank az ingatlanpiaci gyengeségre figyelmeztet.
There is some softness in demand for new cars.
Némi gyengülés tapasztalható az új autók iránti keresletben.
They reported softness in sales last month.
Economists see early signs of softness in prices.
The company is worried about softness in the local market.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may understand *softness* only as a feeling or physical quality and miss this business meaning. In business news, *softness* does not mean something is easy to touch; it means prices or demand are a bit weak or falling.
Znaczenie
slight weakness in prices or demand
Kolokacje
softness in demand
|softness in the housing market
|continued softness in prices
|signs of softness in consumer spending
|currency softness
|seasonal softness
Synonimy
weakness (General economic term for a lack of strength in prices or demand.)
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sluggishness (Emphasizes slow movement or slow growth, often in markets or the economy.)
Antonimy
strength (Describes strong demand or rising prices in markets.)
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firmness (Suggests that prices or markets are holding steady and not falling.)
Tematy
business
|economics
|finance
Definicja
A situation in business or the economy where prices or demand are a bit weak or going down, but not very strongly.
A condition in a market, economy, or price level where demand or prices are somewhat weak or declining, but not collapsing.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
softness
IPA
GB/sˈɔftnəs/
US/sˈɔftnəs/
Sylaby i akcent
soft - ness (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (soft)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: softness
- Plural: softness, softnesses
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
softness of heart
1/sˈɔftnəs əv hˈɑɹt/
idiom
literary
kind and easily forgiving nature
The quality of a person who feels a lot of pity or love and forgives other people easily.
Przykłady
- It was her softness of heart that led her to adopt three children.
- Out of softness of heart, he decided not to press charges.
- His softness of heart is both his greatest strength and his greatest weakness.
softness on crime
1/sˈɔftnəs ˈɔn kɹˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
formal
not strict enough toward crime
The idea that someone, usually a politician or government, is not strict enough with criminals.
Przykłady
- The minister rejected accusations of softness on crime.
- No candidate wants to appear to show softness on crime during the election.
- New laws were introduced to counter the perceived softness on crime in recent years.
the softness of
1/ðə sˈɔftnəs əv/
fixed phrase
talking about softness as a quality
Used before a noun to talk about how soft, gentle, or not harsh something is, for example in touch, sound, light, or behavior.
Przykłady
- We admired the softness of the blanket as we wrapped it around us.
- The photographer loved the softness of the morning light.
- Everyone noticed the softness of her voice when she spoke to the children.
with surprising softness
1/wˈɪθ səpɹˈaɪzɪŋ sˈɔftnəs/
fixed phrase
in a gentler way than expected
Used to say that someone speaks or acts in a much gentler way than people thought they would.
Przykłady
- He spoke with surprising softness after such a heated argument.
- The teacher, known for being strict, handled the mistake with surprising softness.
- She answered the difficult question with surprising softness and patience.