Results for soft

Definitions of soft:

part of speech: adjective

Easily yielding to pressure: easily cut or acted upon: malleable: not rough to the touch: smooth: pleasing or soothing to the senses: easily yielding to any influence: mild: gentle: effeminate: gentle in motion: easy: free from lime or salt, as water.

part of speech: adverb

Softly; quietly.

part of speech: interjection

Gently! Stop!.

part of speech: noun

Softness.

part of speech: adverb

Gently: quietly.

part of speech: adjective

For be soft, int. hold; not so fast.

part of speech: adjective

Not hard; easily yielding to pressure; easily molded or shaped; as, soft wax; smooth to the touch; as, the soft fur of a cat; not glaring; as, a soft light; not loud; as, soft music; courteous; as, soft manners; mild or gentle; as, a soft answer; kind; as, soft treatment; having feelings easily moved; as, a soft heart; of the weather, moist or mild; colloquially, weak or foolish; colloquially, containing no alcohol; as, soft drinks.

part of speech: adverb

Softly.

part of speech: adjective

Not hard; easily yielding to pressure; not rough; not violent; smooth to the touch; flowing; easily yielding to persuasion or any influence; impresible; gentle; mild; delicate; weak; simple; not unfeeling; not strong or glaring; pleasing to any sense.

Usage examples for soft:

• Cook slowly until very soft "Foods That Will Win The War And How To Cook Them (1918)", C. Houston Goudiss and Alberta M. Goudiss

• There was lace round the neck, but I cannot tell you what kind, except that it was very soft and fine. "Melody The Story of a Child", Laura E. Richards

• I want you to have a soft tender heart. "The Angel Adjutant of "Twice Born Men"", Minnie L. Carpenter

• I'll have to sing pretty soft shan't I? "Polly of the Hospital Staff", Emma C. Dowd