Definition (adj) yielding readily to pressure or weight
Definition (adj) compassionate and kind; conciliatory
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he was soft on his children
Definition (adj) (of sound) relatively low in volume
Definition (adj) easily hurt
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soft hands
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a baby's delicate skin
Definition (adj) produced with vibration of the vocal cords
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a frequently voiced opinion
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voiced consonants such as `b' and `g' and `z'
Definition (adj) not protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)
Definition (adj) used chiefly as a direction or description in music
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the piano passages in the composition
Definition (adj) (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
Definition (adj) (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')
Definition (adj) (of a commodity or market or currency) falling or likely to fall in value
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the market for computers is soft
Definition (adj) using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation
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soft data
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the soft sciences
Definition (adj) tolerant or lenient
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indulgent parents risk spoiling their children
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too soft on the children
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they are soft on crime
Definition (adj) soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
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a gentle reprimand
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a vein of gentle irony
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poked gentle fun at him
Definition (adj) having little impact
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an easy pat on the shoulder
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gentle rain
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a gentle breeze
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a soft (or light) tapping at the window
Definition (adj) out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance
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he was too soft for the army
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flabby around the middle
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flaccid cheeks
Definition (adj) willing to negotiate and compromise
Definition (adj) not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship
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what a cushy job!
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the easygoing life of a parttime consultant
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a soft job
Definition (adj) mild and pleasant
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balmy days and nights
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the climate was mild and conducive to life or growth
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a soft breeze
Definition (adj) not brilliant or glaring
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the moon cast soft shadows
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soft pastel colors
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subdued lighting
Definition (adv) in a relaxed manner; or without hardship
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just wanted to take it easy