English · Adjectives
soft
/sɒft/
[/sɒft/]
not hard; gentle
Beginneradjective
Definition
Easy to press, bend, or cut; not hard or rough; gentle.
Example
The kitten's fur felt wonderfully soft as it slept on the warm sofa.
The kitten's fur felt wonderfully soft as it slept on the warm sofa.
Etymology
From Old English 'sōfte' (agreeable, calm), of West Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for textures, sounds, lights, and gentle behaviour.