soft
/sɒft/ · soft
adjective
- Not hard or rigid; having a smooth, gentle quality. She touched his soft hair with her fingers.
- Not loud or harsh; having a gentle sound. The soft music played in the background.
noun
- A soft substance, such as a fabric or a material. The soft blanket kept her warm at night.
verb
- To make something less hard or rigid. The soap softens the water.
Did you know? The word 'soft' has been used in various contexts, including music, where a soft passage is a section of a piece that is played quietly or with a gentle tone.