soft
🇺🇸
/sɔːft/
🇬🇧
/sɒft/
adjective
A2
easy to press or bend
The pillow is soft and comfortable.
B1
not very hard
The soft bread was easy to chew.
B1
smooth and nice to touch
Her soft blanket felt warm.
R
without sharp edges
The soft light made the room cozy.
R
not too bright
The soft glow was easy on the eyes.
R
gentle and not strong
A soft wind blew through the trees.
R
quiet and gentle
He spoke in a soft voice.
R
kind and caring
She has a soft heart for animals.
R
not strict
The teacher was soft on late homework.
R
silly or not thinking well
He must be soft to believe that.
R
not brave; liking comfort
Don't be soft, let's try camping.
R
easy and comfortable
He enjoys his soft job with little work.
R
with few minerals, good for washing
Soft water makes soap lather well.
R
without alcohol
She ordered a soft drink at the bar.
R
not hard-sounding, like 'c' in city
The 'g' in giant has a soft sound.
translation
easy to press or bend; not very hard; smooth and nice to touch; without sharp edges; not too bright; gentle and not strong; quiet and gentle; kind and caring; not strict; silly or not thinking well; not brave; liking comfort; easy and comfortable; with few minerals, good for washing; without alcohol; not hard-sounding, like 'c' in city
Word Forms
Comparative
softer
Superlative
softest