Soft

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1 English

1.1 Adjective

1.1.1 Synonyms
1.1.2 Antonyms
1.1.3 Translations

1.2 Related terms

English

Adjective

soft (comparative softer, superlative softest)

Giving way under pressure.
My head sank easily into the soft pillow.
(of cloth or similar material) Smooth and flexible.
Polish the silver with a soft cloth to avoid scratching.
Gentle.
There was a soft breeze blowing.
(of a sound) Quiet.
I could hear the soft rustle of the leaves in the trees.
Lacking strength or resolve.
When it comes to crime, my opponent is as soft as they come.
(of water) Low in dissolved calcium compounds.
You won't need as much soap, as the water here is very soft.
(Northern British, colloquial) Foolish.

Synonyms

(of a cloth): non-abrasive
(gentle): gentle, light
(of a sound): quiet
(lacking strength or resolve): meek, mild
(foolish): daft, foolish, silly, stupid

Antonyms

(giving way under pressure): hard, resistant, solid, stony
(of a cloth): abrasive, scratchy
(gentle): harsh, rough, strong
(of a sound): loud
(lacking strength or resolve): firm, strict, tough
(of water): hard
(foolish): sensible

Translations

giving way under pressure

French: mou m, molle f
Italian: morbido m, morbida f

of a cloth

French: mou m, molle f
Italian: soffice m and f

gentle

French: doux m, douce f
Italian: dolce m and f

of a sound

lacking strength or resolve

of water

foolish See foolish

Related terms

soft-boiled
soft copy
soft drink
soft focus
soft-hearted
soft on
soft palate
soft serve
soft soap
soft shoe
soft-spoken
soft toy
soft wood
soften
softly
softness
software
softy

WordNet Definitions

ten

1. soft (vs. hard) -- (lacking in hardness relatively or comparatively).
2. soft (vs. hard) -- (metaphorically soft; "my father is a soft touch"; "soft light"; "a soft rain"; "a soft Southern drawl"; "soft brown eyes"; "a soft glance").
3. soft (vs. loud) -- (of sound; relatively low in volume; "soft voices"; "soft music").
4. delicate, soft -- (easily hurt; "soft hands"; "a baby's delicate skin").
5. piano (vs. forte), soft -- (used chiefly as a direction or description in music; "the piano passages in the composition").
6. nonalcoholic (vs. alcoholic), soft -- (used of beverages; not containing alcohol; "nonalcoholic beverages"; "soft drinks").
7. soft (vs. hard) -- (of speech sounds; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh')).
8. indulgent, lax, lenient, soft -- (tolerant or lenient; "indulgent parents risk spoiling their children"; "procedures are lax and discipline is weak"; "too soft on the children").
9. easy, gentle, soft -- (having little impact; "an easy pat on the shoulder"; "gentle rain"; "a gentle breeze"; "a soft (or light) tapping at the window").
10. cushy, soft -- (not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship; "what a cushy job!"; "a soft job").

one

1. easy, soft -- (in a relaxed manner; or without hardship; "just wanted to take it easy" (`soft' is nonstandard)).

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