soft

adjective
UK: /sɒft/
US: /sɔːft/

  1. Pleasant to touch; not hard or rough.

    1. The blanket is very soft and warm to the touch. [ ] [ ]
    2. She wore a soft cashmere sweater, perfect for the cool evening air. [ ] [ ]

  2. Quiet and gentle; not loud or harsh.

    1. She spoke in a soft voice so as not to wake the baby. [ ] [ ]
    2. The soft music played in the background created a relaxing ambiance. [ ] [ ]

  3. Not strong or forceful; gentle.

    1. She gave me a soft push towards the door. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company experienced a soft decline in sales during the off-season. [ ] [ ]

  4. Easy to influence or persuade.

    1. He is soft and easily manipulated by others. [ ] [ ]
    2. The negotiator took a soft stance, agreeing to most of the demands. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gentle mild tender quiet
soft adverb

  1. In a gentle or quiet way.

    1. The snow fell soft on the ground. [ ] [ ]
    2. The moonlight shone soft through the curtains, illuminating the room. [ ] [ ]
soft verb

  1. To make something less harsh or forceful.

    1. She tried to soft the blow of the news. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government is attempting to soft its stance on environmental regulations. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "soft" in English means: Pleasant to touch; not hard or rough., Quiet and gentle; not loud or harsh., Not strong or forceful; gentle., Easy to influence or persuade..

The phonetic transcription of "soft" is /sɒft/ in British English and /sɔːft/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "soft": gentle, mild, tender, quiet.

Example usage of "soft": "The blanket is very soft and warm to the touch.". More examples on the page.