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Definition soft in British English

soft adjective

adjective
/sɒft/
1

a soft substance is easy to press or shape and is not hard or firm

Example

George tripped, falling into the soft mud.

Example

soft cheese

Synonyms and related words
flexible yielding pliable
1.1

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

Example

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

Example

Her skin felt soft to his touch.

Example

There was nothing soft to cushion the fall.

Synonyms and related words
soft sleek silky
2

a soft sound is quiet and pleasant to listen to

Example

A tape played some soft Neapolitan music.

Example

The engine noise was no more than a soft hum.

Synonyms and related words
soft musical sweet quiet soft muffled
2.1

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

Example

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

3

soft wind, rain etc is not strong or unpleasant

Example

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

Example

The houses looked pretty in the soft rain.

4

kind and sympathetic to other people

Example

He must have a soft heart beneath that stern exterior.

Synonyms and related words
gentle nice sensitive
4.1

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

Example

Her soft words did not get a soft reply.

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
gentle nice sensitive
4.2

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

Example

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

Example

They accused the minister of being soft on crime.

Synonyms and related words
weak spineless weak-willed
5

not complicated, or not needing a lot of effort

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
easy simple convenient straightforward simple make sense
6

soft water does not contain many natural minerals and is easy to use with soap

Synonyms and related words
aerated boiling brackish
Definition soft in British English

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