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BNC: 1436 COCA: 1374

soft
1 soft /ˈsɑːft/ adjective
softer; softest
1 soft
/ˈsɑːft/
adjective
softer; softest
Learner's definition of SOFT
1 
: easy to press, bend, cut, etc. : not hard or firm软的；柔软的；松软的
— opposite hard
2 
: smooth and pleasant to touch柔滑的
3 
a  : having a very light color : not strong or bright in color or tone（颜色）柔和的
b  of light : not bright or harsh（光线）柔和的
4 
a  : gentle in manner : not harsh温柔的；不严厉的
b  : not strong or very forceful轻微的
c  : having a low, gentle sound柔和低声的；轻声的
5 
: having a curved or rounded outline边缘呈弧形的
6 
disapproving : not strict, harsh, or critical enough仁厚的；不严厉的
— often + on
7 
: involving little work or effort : easy（工作）容易的，轻松的
8 
a  : not physically strong : not muscular虚弱的
b  : not brave or tough胆小的；懦弱的
9 
: feeling sympathy for other people : sympathetic and kind心肠软的
— opposite hard
10 
: relating to matters that are not serious or important非严肃性的；不重要的
— opposite hard
11 
of an illegal drug : not as strong or harmful to the health as other drugs（毒品）非烈性的，毒性不强的
— opposite hard
12 
of water : not containing many minerals and able to make bubbles with soap（水）软的
— opposite hard
13 
: sounding like the “c” in “ace” or the “g” in “gem”发软音的
— opposite hard

soft in the head

informal
: stupid or crazy糊里糊涂的；疯狂的

soft on

informal + old-fashioned
: attracted to (someone)着迷的
— see also 1soft 6 (above)

— softly

adverb

— softness

/ˈsɑːftnəs/ noun [singular]
2 soft /ˈsɑːft/ adverb
softer; softest
2 soft
/ˈsɑːft/
adverb
softer; softest
Learner's definition of SOFT
chiefly US
1 
: in a soft or gentle way温柔地；轻轻地
2 
: in a way that is not strong or forceful轻轻地
BNC: 1436 COCA: 1374

soft

1 of 3

adjective

ˈsȯft How to pronounce soft (audio)
1
a
: pleasing or agreeable to the senses : bringing ease, comfort, or quiet
the soft influences of home
b
: having a bland or mellow rather than a sharp or acid taste
c(1)
: not bright or glaring : subdued
(2)
: having or producing little contrast or a relatively short range of tones
a soft photographic print
d
: quiet in pitch or volume
e
of the eyes : having a liquid or gentle appearance
f
: smooth or delicate in texture, grain, or fiber
soft cashmere
soft fur
g(1)
: balmy, mild, or clement in weather or temperature
(2)
: moving or falling with slight force or impact : not violent
soft breezes
2
: demanding little work or effort : easy
a soft job
3
a
: sounding as in ace and gem respectively
—used of c and g or their sound
b
of a consonant : voiced
c
: constituting a vowel before which there is a \y\ sound or a \y\-like modification of a consonant or constituting a consonant in whose articulation there is a \y\-like modification or which is followed by a \y\ sound (as in Russian)
4
archaic : moving in a leisurely manner
5
: rising gradually
a soft slope
6
: having curved or rounded outline : not harsh or jagged
soft hills against the horizon
7
: marked by a gentleness, kindness, or tenderness: such as
a(1)
: not harsh or onerous in character
a policy of soft competition
(2)
: based on negotiation, conciliation, or flexibility rather than on force, threats, or intransigence
took a soft line during the crisis
(3)
: tending to take a soft line
—usually used with on
soft on dictatorssoft on law and order
b
: tending to ingratiate or disarm : engaging, kind
a soft answer turns away wrath Proverbs 15:1 (Revised Standard Version)
c
: marked by mildness : unassuming, low-key entry 1
8
a
: emotionally suggestible or responsive : impressionable
b
: unduly susceptible to influence : compliant
c
: lacking firmness or strength of character : feeble, unmanly
d
: amorously attracted or emotionally involved
—used with on
has been soft on her for years
9
a
: lacking robust strength, stamina, or endurance especially because of living in ease or luxury
grown soft and indolent
b
: weak or deficient mentally
soft in the head
10
a
: yielding to physical pressure
b
: permitting someone or something to sink in
—used of wet ground
c(1)
: of a consistency that may be shaped or molded
(2)
: capable of being spread
d
: easily magnetized and demagnetized
e
: lacking relatively or comparatively in hardness
soft iron
11
: deficient in or free from substances (such as calcium and magnesium salts) that prevent lathering of soap
soft water
12
: having relatively low energy
soft X-rays
13
of news : relatively less serious or significant
14
: occurring at such a speed and under such circumstances as to avoid destructive impact
soft landing of a spacecraft on the moon
15
: not protected against enemy attack
a soft aboveground launching site
soft targets
16
: biodegradable
a soft detergent
soft pesticides
17
of a drug : considered less detrimental than a hard narcotic
18
: easily polarized
—used of acids and bases
19
a
of currency : not readily convertible
b
of a loan : not secured by collateral
20
a
: being low due to sluggish market conditions
soft prices
b
: sluggish, slow
a soft market
21
: not firmly committed
soft unreliable political support
22
: soft-core
soft porn
23
a
: being or based on interpretive or speculative data
soft evidence
b
: utilizing or based on soft data
soft science
24
: being or using renewable sources of energy (such as solar radiation, wind, or tides)
soft technologies
25
of money : contributed (as by a corporation) to a political party rather than directly to a particular candidate
softish
ˈsȯf-tish How to pronounce soft (audio)
adjective
softly
ˈsȯf(t)-lē How to pronounce soft (audio)
adverb
softness
ˈsȯf(t)-nəs How to pronounce soft (audio)
noun

soft

2 of 3

adverb

: in a soft or gentle manner : softly

soft

3 of 3

noun

: a soft object, material, or part
the soft of the thumb

Synonyms

Adjective

Example Sentences

Adjective The ground was soft after the heavy rain. Iron and lead are soft metals. The room was painted in soft pink. the soft glow of the moon
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
During the show, Maher questioned him not about the abuses that took place under his watch but about whether America had become too soft on crime. Nicole Hemmer, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 Cotton, who emerged as one of the staunchest critics of Rollins and her progressive policies, tried to block her confirmation and accused her of being soft on crime. Shelley Murphy, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2022 During his speech in the Keystone State, a crucial battleground in the coming midterm elections, Mr. Biden looked to counter GOP attacks that his party is soft on crime. Catherine Lucey, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022 The governor went on to slam the left for being soft on crime and embracing socialism. Ronn Blitzer, Fox News, 24 Aug. 2022 Most votes were forced by Republicans and many were designed to make Democrats look soft on U.S.-Mexico border security and gasoline and energy costs, and like bullies for wanting to strengthen IRS tax law enforcement. Alan Fram, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Aug. 2022 Most votes were forced by Republicans and many were designed to make Democrats look soft on U.S.-Mexico border security and gasoline and energy costs, and like bullies for wanting to strengthen IRS tax law enforcement. The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Aug. 2022 Republicans accused Democrats of being soft on border security and opening the door to higher energy and gas costs. CBS News, 7 Aug. 2022 Republicans forced their own votes designed to make Democrats look soft on U.S.-Mexico border security and gasoline and energy costs, and like bullies for wanting to strengthen IRS tax law enforcement. Alan Fram And Lisa Mascaro, Chron, 7 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Old English sōfte, alteration of sēfte; akin to Old High German semfti soft

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soft was before the 12th century

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BNC: 1436 COCA: 1374
soft

adjective

VERBS | ADVERB VERBS➤be, feel, look柔軟；感覺柔軟；看上去柔軟▸➤become, get, go, grow, turn變得柔軟▸➤stay保持柔軟◇Her skin had stayed soft and supple.她的皮膚一直柔軟而有彈性。ADVERB➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.極其／相當／非常柔軟▸➤beautifully, incredibly, wonderfully極為柔軟；非常柔軟◇The fabric has a beautifully soft texture.這布質地非常柔滑。➤all軟透◇These tomatoes have gone all soft.這些西紅柿已經軟得不行了。➤relatively相對柔軟▸➤a little, slightly, etc.有點兒／略有些柔軟

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