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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › softSoft Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SOFT is pleasing or agreeable to the senses : bringing ease, comfort, or quiet. How to use soft in a sentence. pleasing or agreeable to the senses : bringing ease, comfort, or quiet; having a bland or mellow rather than a sharp or acid taste…

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   Soft definition: yielding readily to touch or pressure; easily penetrated, divided, or changed in shape; not hard or stiff. See examples of SOFT used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSOFT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   B1. not forceful, loud, or easily noticed: a soft voice / sound. soft music / lighting. a soft glow. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. disapproving. not severe or forceful enough, especially in criticizing or punishing someone who has done something wrong: She thinks I'm too soft on the kids when they misbehave.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › softSoft - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of soft. adjective. yielding readily to pressure or weight. synonyms: brushed, fleecy, napped. (of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing. cheeselike. having the consistency of cheese. compressible, squeezable. capable of being easily compressed. cottony. resembling cotton; as soft as cotton. cushioned, cushiony, padded.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › softSoft - definition of soft by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. Yielding readily to pressure or weight: a soft melon; a soft pillow. b. Easily molded, cut, or worked: soft wood. c. Sports Not tense and therefore capable of absorbing the impact of a ball or puck and of catching, receiving, or controlling it: a receiver with soft hands. 2. Out of condition; flabby: got soft sitting at a desk all day. 3.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsoft adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   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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   Definition of soft – Learner’s Dictionary. soft. adjective. uk / sɒft / us. soft adjective (NOT HARD) Add to word list. A2. not hard, and easy to press: a soft cushion. Cook the onion until it's soft. Fewer examples. I prefer soft cheeses. The bumper was soft enough to absorb the impact. The snail's soft body is protected by its shell.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSOFT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · Something that is soft is very gentle and has no force. For example, a soft sound or voice is quiet and not harsh. A soft light or colour is pleasant to look at because it is not bright. There was a soft tapping on my door. When he woke again he could hear soft music.

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    Soft definition, yielding readily to touch or pressure; easily penetrated, divided, or changed in shape; not hard or stiff: a soft pillow. See more.

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    Yielding readily to pressure or weight. A soft melon; a soft pillow. American Heritage. Giving way easily under pressure, as a feather pillow or moist clay. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Easily molded, cut, or worked. Soft wood. American Heritage. Easily cut, marked, shaped, or worn away, as pine wood or pure gold. Webster's New World.