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adjective(soft)
not brilliant or glaring
Synonyms: subdued,
Examples:
The moon cast soft shadows.
Soft pastel colors.
soft
adjective(soft)
(used chiefly as a direction or description in music) soft; in a quiet, subdued tone
Synonyms: piano,
soft
adjective(soft)
produced with vibration of the vocal cords
Synonyms: sonant, voiced,
soft
adjective(soft)
out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance
Synonyms: flabby, flaccid,
Examples:
He was too soft for the army.
soft
adjective(soft)
(of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
Synonyms: diffuse, diffused,
Antonyms: hard,
soft
adjective(soft)
easily hurt
Synonyms: delicate,
Examples:
Soft hands.
soft
adjective(soft)
having little impact
Synonyms: easy, gentle,
Examples:
A soft (or light) tapping at the window.
soft
adjective(soft)
tolerant or lenient
Synonyms: indulgent, lenient,
Examples:
Too soft on the children.
They are soft on crime.
soft
adjective(soft)
mild and pleasant
Synonyms: balmy, mild,
Examples:
A soft breeze.
soft
adverb(soft)
in a relaxed manner; or without hardship
Synonyms: easy,
soft
adjective(soft)
not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship
Synonyms: cushy, easygoing,
Examples:
A soft job.
soft
adjective(soft)
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
Synonyms: gentle,
soft
adjective(soft)
compassionate and kind; conciliatory
Antonyms: hard,
Examples:
He was soft on his children.
soft
adjective(soft)
(of a commodity or market or currency) falling or likely to fall in value
Examples:
The market for computers is soft.
soft
adjective(soft)
(of sound) relatively low in volume
Antonyms: loud,
Examples:
Soft voices.
Soft music.
soft
adjective(soft)
(of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward the hard palate; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh')
Antonyms: hard,
soft
adjective(soft)
using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation
Examples:
Soft data.
The soft sciences.
soft
adjective(soft)
willing to negotiate and compromise
soft
adjective(soft)
yielding readily to pressure or weight
Antonyms: hard,
soft
(soft)
not protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)
Antonyms: hardened,
Examples:
Soft targets.

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