soft

Universal Words adjective (softer, softest) not hard 1 changing shape easily when pressed; not stiff or firm: soft margarine * soft feather pillows * The grass was soft and springy. 2 less hard than average: soft rocks such as limestone * soft cheeses OPPHARD not rough 3 smooth and pleasant to touch: soft skin / hair / fur * a dress made from the finest, softest silk OPPROUGH without angles / edges 4 not having sharp angles or hard edges: This season's fashions focus on warm tones and soft lines. * The moon's pale light cast soft shadows. light / colours 5 [usuallybeforenoun] not too bright, in a way that is pleasant and relaxing to the eyes: a soft pink * the soft glow of candlelight OPPHARSH rain / wind 6 not strong or violent: A soft breeze rustled the trees. sounds 7 not loud, and usually pleasant and gentle: soft background music * a soft voice sympathetic 8 kind and sympathetic; easily affected by other people's suffering: Julia's soft heart was touched by his grief. OPPHARD not strict 9 ~ (on sb/sth)