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
part of speech: noun
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
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:
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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