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   Soft

   /sôft/

   

   adjective

   • 1. easy to mold, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch: "soft margarine" Similar mushysquashypulpypappyslushysloppysquelchysquishyoozydoughysemiliquidinformal:gooeygloopysquidgyrare:pulpousswampymarshyboggymiryfennyoozyheavysquelchyrare:quaggysuppleelasticspringypliablepliantsquashyresilientcushionyspongycompressibleflexibleductilemalleabletensileplasticOpposite hardfirmhard
   • ▪ having a smooth surface or texture that is pleasant to touch; not rough or coarse: "soft crushed velvet" Similar velvetysmoothcushionyfleecydownyleatheryfurrysilkysilkensatinysuede-effectinformal:like a baby's bottomOpposite harshrough
   • ▪ rounded; not angular: "the soft edges of their adobe home"
   • 2. having a pleasing quality involving a subtle effect or contrast rather than sharp definition: "the soft glow of the lamps" Similar dimlowfaintshadedsubduedmutedmellowpalepastelmutedwashed outunderstatedrestrainedsubduedsubtleblurredvaguehazymistyfoggyveiledcloudycloudednebulousfuzzyblurryill-definedindistinctunclearflowingfluidOpposite harshluridsharp
   • ▪ (of a voice or sound) quiet and gentle: "they spoke in soft whispers" Similar quietlowfaintmutedsubduedmuffledhushedwhisperedstifledmurmuredgentledulcetindistinctinaudiblequietenedquietedOpposite stridentclear
   • ▪ (of rain, wind, or other natural force) not strong or violent: "a soft breeze rustled the trees" Similar gentlelightmildmoderatecalmbalmydelicatezephyr-likeOpposite strong
   • 3. sympathetic, lenient, or compassionate, especially to a degree perceived as excessive; not strict or sufficiently strict: "the administration is not becoming soft on crime" Similar lenienteasygoingtolerantforgivingforbearingindulgentgenerousclementpermissiveliberallaxtenderheartedsoftheartedOpposite strict
   • ▪ (of words or language) not harsh or angry; conciliatory; soothing: "he was no good with soft words, gentle phrases" Similar kindgentlemildsympatheticsoothingtendersensitiveaffectionatelovingwarmwarmheartedsweetsentimentalmushyromanticinformal:slushyschmaltzyOpposite harsh
   • ▪ (of news or other journalism) regarded more as entertainment than as basic news: "fashion is regarded as soft news"
   • ▪ willing to compromise in political matters; moderate: "candidates ranging from far right to soft left"
   • ▪ not strong or robust: "soft, out-of-shape executives in a computer company"
   • ▪ (of a job or way of life) requiring little effort. informal
   • 4. (of a drink) not alcoholic: "all they had was ginger ale and a few other soft drinks"
   • ▪ (of a drug) not likely to cause addiction.
   • ▪ (of radiation) having little penetrating power.
   • ▪ (of a detergent) biodegradable.
   • ▪ (of pornography) suggestive or erotic but not explicit.
   • 5. (of a market, currency, or commodity) falling or likely to fall in value: "now a new factor looms: soft oil prices"
   • 6. (of water) containing relatively low concentrations of dissolved calcium and magnesium salts and therefore lathering easily with soap: "you use only half as much soap when you clean with soft water"
   • 7. foolish; silly: informal "he must be going soft in the head" Similar foolishstupidsimplebrainlessmindlesswitlessimbecilicimbecilemadscatterbrainedfeatherbrainedgiddyinaneempty-headedhalfwittedslow-wittedweak-mindedfeeblemindedinformal:crazyloopyscrewydopeydippydaftdottyscattydivvysoppyglaikitdofdotishOpposite sensible
   • ▪ infatuated with: informal "was Brendan soft on her?"
   • 8. (of a consonant) pronounced as a fricative (as c in ice).

   adverb

   • 1. softly: "I can just speak soft and she'll hear me"
   • ▪ in a weak or foolish way: "don't talk soft"

   Word Origin Old Englishsōfte ‘agreeable, calm, gentle’, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch zacht and German sanft.

   Derivatives

   • 1. softish adjective

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   Check pronunciation: soft. Definition of soft adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Soft definition: . See examples of SOFT used in a sentence.

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   mean. He's a nasty, mean man who takes joy in other people's pain. hard-hearted. Only a hard-hearted monster would pass by someone in need. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms of soft. soft. light. low. delicate. soothing.

5. www.oed.com › dictionary › soft_adjsoft, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the adjective soft mean? There are 93 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective soft , four of which are labelled obsolete, and one of which is considered offensive. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   SOFT in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for SOFT. Synonyms. Similar meaning. View all. gentle. smooth. faint. mild. tender. delicate. weak. easy. lenient. quiet. sweet. muted. subdued. flexible. light. mushy. balmy. supple. downy. mellow. silky. spongy. pliant. flabby. flaccid. Antonyms. Opposite meaning. View all. Related. Common usage.

7. www.themuse.com › advice › soft-skills-definitionWhat Are Soft Skills? (With 50+ Examples) | The Muse

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   Apr 27, 2023 · What Are Soft Skills? (With 50+ Examples) | The Muse. Advice / Succeeding at Work / Getting Ahead. The Ultimate Guide to Soft Skills in the Workplace and Your Job Search. by. Regina Borsellino. Updated. 4/27/2023. Bailey Zelena; Maskot/Getty Images. Think about your favorite and most admired coworkers, managers, and leaders.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › softsoft | definition in the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   Definition of soft in Essential British English Dictionary. soft. adjective. uk. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. / sɒft/ A2. not hard, and easy to press: a soft cushion. Cook the onion until it’s soft. Opposite. hard adj. A2. smooth and pleasant to touch: soft hair / skin. Opposite. rough. B1. A soft sound is very quiet: