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   soft

   /sɒft/

   adjective

   • 1. easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch: "soft margarine" Similar mushysquashypulpypappyslushysloppysquelchysquishyoozydoughysemi-liquidinformal:gooeygloopysquidgyrare:pulpousswampymarshyboggymiryfennyoozyheavysquelchyrare:quaggysuppleelasticspringypliablepliantsquashyresilientcushionyspongycompressibleflexibleductilemalleabletensileplasticOpposite hardfirmhard
   • ▪ having a smooth surface or texture; not rough or coarse: "soft crushed velvet" Similar velvetysmoothcushionyfleecydownyleatheryfurrysilkysilkensatinysuede-effectinformal:like a baby's bottomOpposite harshrough
   • 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
   • ▪ not strong or violent: "a soft breeze rustled the trees" Similar gentlelightmildmoderatecalmbalmydelicatezephyr-likeOpposite strong
   • ▪ (of the weather) rainy, moist, or thawing. dialect
   • 3. sympathetic, lenient, or compassionate, especially to a degree perceived as excessive; not strict or sufficiently strict: "the government is not becoming soft on crime" Similar lenienteasy-goingtolerantforgivingforbearingindulgentgenerousclementpermissiveliberallaxtender-heartedsoft-heartedOpposite strict
   • ▪ (of words or language) not harsh or angry; conciliatory; soothing: "he was no good with soft words, gentle phrases" Similar kindgentlemildsympatheticsoothingtendersensitiveaffectionatelovingwarmwarm-heartedsweetsentimentalmushyromanticinformal:slushyschmaltzyOpposite harsh
   • ▪ willing to compromise in political matters: "candidates ranging from far right to soft left"
   • ▪ (of a person) weak and lacking courage: "soft southerners"
   • ▪ (of a job or way of life) requiring little effort. informal
   • 4. (of a drink) not alcoholic.
   • ▪ (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 foolishstupidsimplebrainlessmindlesswitlessimbecilicimbecilemadscatterbrainedfeather-brainedgiddyinaneempty-headedhalf-wittedslow-wittedweak-mindedfeeble-mindedinformal:crazyloopyscrewydopeydippydaftdottyscattydivvysoppyglaikitdofdotishOpposite sensible
   • ▪ infatuated with: informal "was Brendan soft on her?"
   • 8. (of a consonant) pronounced as a fricative (as c in ice).

   adverb

   • 1. in a quiet or gentle way: "I can just speak soft and she'll hear me"
   • 2. in a weak or foolish way: informal "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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSOFT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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.

3. 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.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › softSOFT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

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

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   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.

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

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   a. Tender or affectionate: a soft glance. b. Attracted or emotionally involved: He has been soft on her for years. c. Not stern; lenient: a coach who was soft on his players. d. Lacking strength of character; weak: too soft for the pressure of being a spy. e. Informal Simple-minded or foolish: He's soft in the head. 8. a.

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

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   Soft things are fluffy or yielding to the touch. A kitten's fur and your favorite fleece pajama pants are soft. So is spreadable cheese or the spongy ground of a wet field. A soft voice is gentle, and a soft light or color is subdued or muted.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSOFT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   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. Pewter is a very soft metal. The bed in our room was too soft.

9. 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.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › softsoft | meaning of soft in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    Music played softly in the background. —softness noun [ uncountable] THESAURUS soft not hard, firm, or stiff, but easy to press a soft mattress Her skin was lovely and soft. soft ground tender used about meat or vegetables that are soft and easy to cut, especially because they have been well cooked The beef was very tender.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › softSoft Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Noun. Idiom. Filter. adjective. softest, softer. 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.