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soft Definition

(a) lacking in hardness relatively or comparatively
(a) metaphorically soft; "my father is a soft touch"; "soft light"; "a soft rain"; "a soft Southern drawl"; "soft brown eyes"; "a soft glance"
(a) of sound; relatively low in volume; "soft voices"; "soft music"
(a) used chiefly as a direction or description in music; "the piano passages in the composition"
(a) used of beverages; not containing alcohol; "nonalcoholic beverages"; "soft drinks"
(a) of speech sounds; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s'' and `sh'')
(r) in a relaxed manner; or without hardship; "just wanted to take it easy" (`soft'' is nonstandard)
(s) easily hurt; "soft hands"; "a baby''s delicate skin"
(s) tolerant or lenient; "indulgent parents risk spoiling their children"; "procedures are lax and discipline is weak"; "too soft on the children"
(s) having little impact; "an easy pat on the shoulder"; "gentle rain"; "a gentle breeze"; "a soft (or light) tapping at the window"
(s) not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship; "what a cushy job!"; "a soft job"

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