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- Dictionarysoft/sɒft/
adjective
- 1. easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch: "soft margarine" Similar Opposite
- 2. having a pleasing quality involving a subtle effect or contrast rather than sharp definition: "the soft glow of the lamps" Similar Opposite
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"
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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.
Synonyms for SOFT: gentle, quiet, hushed, muffled, dull, low, soothing, silent; Antonyms of SOFT: loud, sonorous, thunderous, booming, clamorous, piercing, ringing, stentorian.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1. easy to dent, work, or cut without shattering; malleable. 2. not hard; giving little or no resistance to pressure or weight. 3. fine, light, smooth, or fluffy to the touch. 4. gentle; tranquil. 5. (of music, sounds, etc) low and pleasing. 6. (of light, colour, etc) not excessively bright or harsh.
Check pronunciation: soft. Definition of soft adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
Soft Definition. Yielding readily to pressure or weight. A soft melon; a soft pillow. Giving way easily under pressure, as a feather pillow or moist clay. Easily molded, cut, or worked. Soft wood. Easily cut, marked, shaped, or worn away, as pine wood or pure gold. Soft butter. Softly; gently; quietly.