Soft: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ธ
soft
[ sษft ]
to describe a texture
Easily yielding to pressure; easily shaped; not hard or stiff.
Synonyms
flexible, malleable, pliable, smooth
Examples of usage
- The cushion was soft and comfortable.
- She had soft, silky hair.
to describe a sound
Gentle on the ear; not harsh or loud.
Synonyms
mellow, quiet, smooth, subdued
Examples of usage
- The soft music helped me relax.
- She spoke in a soft voice.
to describe an action
In a gentle or delicate manner.
Synonyms
delicately, gently, lightly, tenderly
Examples of usage
- She whispered softly in his ear.
- He touched the flower softly.
Translations
Translations of the word "soft" in other languages:
๐ต๐น suave
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฒเคพเคฏเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช weich
๐ฎ๐ฉ lembut
๐บ๐ฆ ะผ'ัะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ miฤkki
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใใ
๐ซ๐ท doux
๐ช๐ธ suave
๐น๐ท yumuลak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋๋ฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุนู
๐จ๐ฟ mฤkkรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ mรคkkรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฝฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ mehak
๐ฎ๐ธ mjรบkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yumลaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ suave
Word origin
The word 'soft' originated from the Old English word 'sลfte', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'samftijaz'. Over the centuries, 'soft' has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings, from describing textures to sounds. The versatility of the word has made it a common descriptor in various contexts.
See also: softball, softbox, softcover, soften, softenable, softener, softening, softie, softly, softness, software, softy.