soft

About 37.80 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Easily giving way under pressure.

   My head sank easily into the soft pillow.

2. adjective Smooth and flexible; not rough, rugged, or harsh.

   Polish the silver with a soft cloth to avoid scratching.

3. adjective Quiet.

   I could hear the soft rustle of the leaves in the trees.

4. adjective Gentle.

   There was a soft breeze blowing.

5. adjective Expressing gentleness or tenderness; mild; conciliatory; courteous; kind.

   soft eyes

6. adjective Gentle in action or motion; easy.
7. adjective Limp, weak.
8. adjective Weak in character; impressible.

Similar words

softened softening demulcent mellowing mellow soft-spoken lenient easy delicate cushy

Often followed by

and tissue tissues drinks palate as drink parts voice

Word family

softer softest softish softly softness softnesses softs