soft

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soft
sɒft Listen
Meanings
adjective
  • easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch.
    E.g. soft margarine
  • having a pleasing quality involving a subtle effect or contrast rather than sharp definition.
    E.g. the soft glow of the lamps
  • sympathetic, lenient, or compassionate, especially to a degree perceived as excessive; not strict or sufficiently strict.
    E.g. the government is not becoming soft on crime
  • (of a drink) not alcoholic.
  • (of a market, currency, or commodity) falling or likely to fall in value.
    E.g. now a new factor looms: soft oil prices
  • (of water) containing relatively low concentrations of dissolved calcium and magnesium salts and therefore lathering easily with soap.
    E.g. you use only half as much soap when you clean with soft water
  • foolish; silly.
    E.g. he must be going soft in the head
  • (of a consonant) pronounced as a fricative (as c in ice ).
adverb
  • in a quiet or gentle way.
    E.g. I can just speak soft and she'll hear me
  • in a weak or foolish way.
    E.g. don't talk soft

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