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Adjective
Physically easy to manipulate
“Whilst soft slime is a great toy for children, it is horrendous for parents to clean up.”
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(of a walking surface) Physically giving way easily when pressure is applied
“My spiffy new shoes were ruined when my feet sank beneath soft mud.”
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Having a state that changes form and back to its original easily
“The pillows were not as soft as we initially anticipated.”
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(of a material or fabric) Having a smooth texture that is gentle to the sense of touch
“She wore a soft garment that made her feel comfortable.”
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Not aggressive or violent in nature
“We could feel a soft breeze coming through the living room window.”
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Expressing subtlety of a particular quality as opposed to intense
“The sun rose gracefully and gilded the glorious hillsides with soft light.”
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(of colours) Having a restrained or non-vibrant quality
“The model was dressed in a pale red t-shirt paired with soft blue jeans.”
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(of a voice or sound) Quiet and gentle to the ears
“Whereas the other men spoke in deafening rants, Jordan voiced his opinion in a soft, calm voice.”
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Not defined; blurry
“We cannot definitely say what it was since the image is riddled with soft and indiscernible outlines.”
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(of words or language) Expressing conciliation, or gentleness
“Every night, she would recall the soft words spoken to her by her partner before he went away.”
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Not sufficiently strict; excessively lenient
“Some suggest that many parents should be criticized for being too soft on their children in this day and age.”
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Requiring or involving very little or no effort
“It was as soft a task as one could imagine, and perfect for a loafer.”
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(colloquial) Physically weak
“He is a soft warrior, and not ideal for our battle.”
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(colloquial) Lacking determination or willpower; showing wimpiness or meekness; displaying signs of weakness
“He used to be a daring and bold adventurer, but he has become soft in his old age.”
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(colloquial) Showing lack of courage or timidness; cowardly
“He felt that being labeled a soft player was unfair and uncalled for.”
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(of a person's state of mind) Foolish; silly or simple-minded
“His behavior has become more erratic of late, and I am worried that he may be getting soft.”
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