Meaning
softness
- the quality of being soft, yielding to the touch, or supple
- gentleness, smoothness, or mellow quality (e.g. of light, voice, wine, or contours)
In a sentence
Apprezzo la morbidezza di questo maglione di lana.
I appreciate the softness of this wool sweater.
Questa crema restituisce morbidezza e idratazione alla pelle.
This cream restores softness and hydration to the skin.
Il vino si distingue per la straordinaria morbidezza al palato.
The wine stands out for its extraordinary smoothness on the palate.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| morbidezza | feminine · singular |
| morbidezze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from 'morbido' (soft). Do not confuse with English 'morbid' (a false friend).
- In wine tasting, refers to roundness and lack of astringency.