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UK [sɒft] / US [sɔft] adjective
Word forms "soft":
adjective soft comparative softer superlative softest
1)
a) a soft substance is easy to press or shape and is not hard or firm

George tripped, falling into the soft mud.

soft cheese

b) a soft material or surface is one that is pleasant to touch and not rough or stiff

I want to get a nice soft carpet for the bedroom.

Her skin felt soft to his touch.

There was nothing soft to cushion the fall.

2)
a) [usually before noun] a soft sound is quiet and pleasant to listen to

A tape played some soft Neapolitan music.

The engine noise was no more than a soft hum.

b) a soft light or colour is pale, gentle and pleasant to look at

Her bedroom was decorated in soft shades of pink and blue.

3) soft wind, rain etc is not strong or unpleasant

The soft breeze brought the scent of the roses into the room.

The houses looked pretty in the soft rain.

4) kind and sympathetic to other people

He must have a soft heart beneath that stern exterior.

a) soft words, looks, or actions are gentle and not severe or angry

Her soft words did not get a soft reply.

She stared up at him, a soft smile on her face.

b) not strict enough with other people and allowing them to do things that they should not do

You're too soft – I wouldn't let them behave like that.

soft on:

They accused the minister of being soft on crime.

5) informal not complicated, or not needing a lot of effort

After losing a couple of soft games, any win was essential.

6) soft water does not contain many natural minerals and is easy to use with soap
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be going soft (in the head) — informal to be becoming silly or slightly crazy

See:
touch II

Derived word:
softly
UK / US adverb

a softly lit room


He was singing softly to himself.


English dictionary. 2014.

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