Soft Easily Hard Pleasant Adjective Sɒft Sɔːft Margarine

• soft margarine
• soft feather pillows
• the grass was soft and springy.
• they lay down on the soft sand.

soft

1. changing shape easily when pressed; not stiff or hard
• soft margarine
• soft feather pillows
• The grass was soft and springy.
• They lay down on the soft sand.
• These tomatoes have gone all soft.
• The ground was soft and dry.
• When the onion becomes soft, season with salt and pepper.
2. less hard than average
• OPPOSITE hard
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/hard_2
• soft rocks such as limestone
• soft corals
• soft cheeses
• the soft palate
3. smooth and pleasant to touch
• OPPOSITE rough
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/rough_2
• soft skin
• a dress made from the finest, softest silk
• The fabric has a beautifully soft texture.
• Clean the lens with a soft cloth.
4. not having sharp angles or hard edges
• This season's fashions focus on warm tones and soft lines.
• The moon's pale light cast soft shadows.
5. not too bright, in a way that is pleasant and relaxing to the eyes
• OPPOSITE harsh
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/harsh
• a soft pink
• the soft glow of candlelight

Extra Examples

• The paint needs to be thinned in order to obtain softer tones.
• The roofs shone in the soft evening light.
• Soft lighting is often used by restaurants to create atmosphere.
6. not strong or violent
• SYNONYM light
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/light_3
• A soft breeze rustled the trees.
7. not loud, and usually pleasant and gentle
• SYNONYM quiet
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/quiet_2
• He chose some soft background music and lit the candles.
• She had a soft voice and a kind face.
8. kind and showing sympathy; easily affected by other people’s pain and problems
• OPPOSITE hard
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/hard_2
• Julia's soft heart was touched by his grief.
9. not strict or severe; not strict or severe enough
• SYNONYM lenient
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/lenient
• The government is not becoming soft on crime.
• If you're too soft with these kids they'll never respect you.
• Critics say that this soft approach to truancy has failed.
10. stupid or crazy
• He must be going soft in the head.
11. not brave enough; wanting to be safe and comfortable
• Stay in a hotel? Don't be so soft. I want to camp out under the stars.
12. not involving much work; too easy and comfortable
• OPPOSITE hard
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/hard_2
• They had got too used to the soft life at home.
13. not containing mineral salts and therefore good for washing
• OPPOSITE hard
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/hard_2
• You won't need much soap—the water here is very soft.
14. not alcoholic
• soft beverages
• ‘What would you like to drink?’ ‘Oh, something soft—I'm driving.’
15. not sounding hard, for example ‘c’ in city and ‘g’ in general
• OPPOSITE hard
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/hard_2
16. to like somebody/something
• She's always had a soft spot for you.
17. a person that you can easily persuade to do something, especially to give you money
• Unfortunately, my father is no soft touch.
18. a choice that is thought to be easier because it involves less effort, difficulty, etc.
• They are anxious that the new course should not be seen as a soft option.
• He decided to take the soft option and give them what they wanted.

Word Origin

• Old English sōfte ‘agreeable, calm, gentle’, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch zacht and German sanft.