soft
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Etymology
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Pronunciation
- IPA /sɑft/
Noun
soft noun
- A soft or foolish person; an idiot.
- Ellipsis of soft tyre (A tyre whose compound is softer than mediums, and harder than supersofts.)
- A soft sound or part of a sound.
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Adjective
soft adjective
- Easily giving way under pressure.“My head sank easily into the soft pillow.”
- (of cloth or similar material) Smooth and flexible; not rough, rugged, or harsh.“Polish the silver with a soft cloth to avoid scratching.”
- (of a sound) Quiet.“I could hear the soft rustle of the leaves in the trees.”
- Gentle.“There was a soft breeze blowing.”
Adverb
soft adverb
- Softly; without roughness or harshness; gently; quietly.
Interjection
soft interjection
- Be quiet; hold; stop; not so fast.
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daftfoolishsillystupidgentlelightneshmeekmildwimpyfluffynon-abrasivequietsoftenedsofteningdemulcentmellowingmellow
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