Soft

/sɑft/

noun

  1. A soft or foolish person; an idiot.

  2. Ellipsis of soft tyre (A tyre whose compound is softer than mediums, and harder than supersofts.)

  3. A soft sound or part of a sound.

adjective

  1. Easily giving way under pressure.

    My head sank easily into the soft pillow.

  2. (of cloth or similar material) Smooth and flexible; not rough, rugged, or harsh.

    Polish the silver with a soft cloth to avoid scratching.

  3. (of a sound) Quiet.

    I could hear the soft rustle of the leaves in the trees.

Synonyms: daft, foolish, silly, stupid, gentle, light, nesh, meek

adverb

  1. Softly; without roughness or harshness; gently; quietly.

interjection

  1. Be quiet; hold; stop; not so fast.

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