Soft: meaning, definitions and examples

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soft

 

[ sษ”ft ]

Adjective / Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.
Context #3 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น suave

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคฒเคพเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช weich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lembut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผ'ัะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miฤ™kki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸ”ใ‚‰ใ‹ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท doux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suave

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yumuลŸak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€๋“œ๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุนู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mฤ›kkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรคkkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mehak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mjรบkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yumลŸaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ suave

Etymology

The word 'soft' originated from the Old English word 'sลfte', 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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,693, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.