and in softness almost beyond hearing.
even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough.
he attributes the disappointing results to softness in the economy.
he was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince, arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him.
his fingers have learned gentleness.
orders have recently picked up after a period of extreme softness.
softness is not something permitted of good leaders.
Spartans accused Athenians of effeminateness.
suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby.
the climate had the softness of the south of France.
the day's heat faded into balminess.
the softness of the morning sky.
the students associated science with masculinity and arts with effeminacy.