soft

Letters that make soft

s, o, f, t are letters that make 'soft'

Words within soft

ft, oft, so are words within 'soft'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of soft

softy, softa, softs are words created by adding a letter to 'soft'


20 possible definitions for 'soft'

Soft as "mild and pleasant"

Under this definition, soft is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

balmy, mild have the same meaning as 'soft'

Derivatives of soft

balminess, softness, balm, mildness, clemency are derivatives of 'soft'.

Similar to soft

clement is similar to soft.

Example of soft used within this context

"balmy days and nights", "the climate was mild and conducive to life or growth", "a soft breeze"


Soft as "not burdensome or demanding, borne or done easily and without hardship"

Under this definition, soft is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

easygoing, cushy have the same meaning as 'soft'

soft Usage

'soft' can be a useage of colloquialism.

Similar to soft

easy is similar to soft.

Example of soft used within this context

"what a cushy job!", "the easygoing life of a parttime consultant", "a soft job"


Soft as "yielding readily to pressure or weight"

Under this definition, soft is an adjective and has the following properties:

Antonyms

hard has the opposite meaning of soft

Attributes of soft

hardness is an attribute of soft.

Derivatives of soft

softness is a derivative of soft.

Similar to soft

mushy, flaccid, yielding, brushed, spongy, spongelike, downy, woolly, wooly, fluffy, fleecy, napped, cheeselike, compressible, squeezable, cottony, cushioned, cushiony, padded, demulcent, emollient, salving, downlike, flossy, flocculent, overstuffed, softish, semisoft, squashy, squishy, velvet, velvety, softening are similar to 'soft'.


Soft as "compassionate and kind, conciliatory"

Under this definition, soft is an adjective and has the following properties:

Antonyms

hard has the opposite meaning of soft

Derivatives of soft

softness, mildness, gentleness are derivatives of 'soft'.

Similar to soft

mellow is similar to soft.

Example of soft used within this context

"he was soft on his children"


Soft as "(of sound) relatively low in volume"

Under this definition, soft is an adjective and has the following properties:

Antonyms

loud has the opposite meaning of soft

Attributes of soft

volume, loudness, intensity are attributes of 'soft'.

Derivatives of soft

softness is a derivative of soft.

Similar to soft

euphonious, subdued, small, little, muted, hushed, murmurous, low, gentle, dull, quiet, muffled, muted, softened, low-toned, murmuring, susurrant, whispering, rustling, soughing, susurrous, soft-footed, soft-spoken are similar to 'soft'.

Example of soft used within this context

"soft voices", "soft music"


Soft as "used chiefly as a direction or description in music"

Under this definition, soft is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

piano has the same meaning as soft

Antonyms

forte, loud have the opposite meaning of 'soft'

Similar to soft

pianissimo, pianissimo assai are similar to 'soft'.


Soft as "not protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)"

Under this definition, soft is an adjective and has the following properties:

Antonyms

hardened has the opposite meaning of soft

Example of soft used within this context

"soft targets"


Soft as "tolerant or lenient"

Under this definition, soft is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

lenient, indulgent have the same meaning as 'soft'

Derivatives of soft

softness, mildness, lenity, lenience, leniency, indulgence are derivatives of 'soft'.

Similar to soft

permissive is similar to soft.

Example of soft used within this context

"indulgent parents risk spoiling their children", "too soft on the children", "they are soft on crime"


Soft as "using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation"

Under this definition, soft is an adjective and has the following properties:

Similar to soft

qualitative is similar to soft.

Example of soft used within this context

"soft data", "the soft sciences"


Soft as "produced with vibration of the vocal cords,"

Under this definition, soft is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

voiced, sonant have the same meaning as 'soft'

Antonyms

hard, voiceless, unvoiced, surd have the opposite meaning of 'soft'

Derivatives of soft

sonant, voiced sound are derivatives of 'soft'.


Soft as "easily hurt"

Under this definition, soft is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

delicate has the same meaning as soft

Similar to soft

tender, untoughened are similar to 'soft'.

Example of soft used within this context

"soft hands", "a baby's delicate skin"


Soft as "in a relaxed manner, or without hardship"

Under this definition, soft is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

easy has the same meaning as soft

soft Usage

'soft' can be a useage of colloquialism.

Pertain to soft

easy, cushy, soft, easygoing pertain to 'soft'.

Example of soft used within this context

"just wanted to take it easy" (`soft' is nonstandard)


Soft as "(of a commodity or market or currency) falling or likely to fall in value"

Under this definition, soft is an adjective and has the following properties:

Derivatives of soft

softness is a derivative of soft.

Similar to soft

falling is similar to soft.

Example of soft used within this context

"the market for computers is soft"


Soft as "not brilliant or glaring"

Under this definition, soft is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

subdued has the same meaning as soft

Derivatives of soft

softness is a derivative of soft.

Similar to soft

dull is similar to soft.

Example of soft used within this context

"the moon cast soft shadows", "soft pastel colors", "subdued lighting"


Soft as "willing to negotiate and compromise"

Under this definition, soft is an adjective and has the following properties:

Derivatives of soft

softness, mildness, gentleness are derivatives of 'soft'.

Similar to soft

conciliatory, conciliative are similar to 'soft'.


Soft as "out of condition, not strong or robust, incapable of exertion or endurance"

Under this definition, soft is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

flabby, flaccid have the same meaning as 'soft'

Derivatives of soft

unfitness, flabbiness, limpness, flaccidity, softness, flab are derivatives of 'soft'.

Similar to soft

unfit is similar to soft.

Example of soft used within this context

"he was too soft for the army", "flabby around the middle", "flaccid cheeks"


Soft as "(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')"

Under this definition, soft is an adjective and has the following properties:

Antonyms

hard has the opposite meaning of soft

Derivatives of soft

softness is a derivative of soft.

Similar to soft

strident, fricative, continuant, sibilant, spirant, palatal, palatalized, palatalised are similar to 'soft'.


Soft as "(of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected"

Under this definition, soft is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

diffuse, diffused have the same meaning as 'soft'

Antonyms

hard, concentrated have the opposite meaning of 'soft'


Soft as "having little impact"

Under this definition, soft is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

gentle, easy have the same meaning as 'soft'

Derivatives of soft

softness, mildness, gentleness are derivatives of 'soft'.

Similar to soft

light is similar to soft.

Example of soft used within this context

"an easy pat on the shoulder", "gentle rain", "a gentle breeze", "a soft (or light) tapping at the window"


Soft as "soft and mild, not harsh or stern or severe"

Under this definition, soft is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

gentle has the same meaning as soft

Derivatives of soft

softness, mildness, gentleness are derivatives of 'soft'.

Similar to soft

mild is similar to soft.



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