soft

soft · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Easy to press, not hard or firm.

  2. 2.

    Quiet and gentle.

  3. 3.

    Not harsh or severe.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    soft spot — A feeling of affection.
  • •
    soft skills — Interpersonal abilities.

Related words

Antonyms: hard, loud, rough
See also: gentle, hard, smooth
Synonyms: gentle, smooth, tender

Etymology

From Old English sōfte ("gentle, easy, comfortable").