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(adj)
Made soft.
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(n)
The process of making something soft.
(also figuratively) Soothing or softening.
The process of making or becoming mellow.
(also figuratively, of food or drink, or its flavour) Matured and smooth, and not acidic, harsh, or sharp.
Having a pleasant, gentle, mild manner of speech; speaking gently or quietly.
Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.
Requiring little skill or effort.
Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
(informal) Making few demands; comfortable, easy.
Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.
Sensitive or painful to the touch.
Very quiet; expressed using soft tones.
Giving permission, or predisposed to give it; lenient.
Reduced in intensity or strength; toned down.
(of a sound) Stifled or covered up; diminished by interference.
Small in size.
Disposed or prone to indulge, humor, gratify, or yield to one's own or another's desires, etc., or to be compliant, lenient, or forbearing;
Yielding to the touch, and easily moved or shaken; hanging loose by its own weight; lacking firmness; flaccid.
(of a sound) Quiet or soft.
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
Flabby; lacking firmness or muscle tone.
Filled beyond capacity.
Docile, or inclined to give way to pressure.
Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
(of food) That has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.
Boring; not exciting or interesting.
able to be compressed
Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
Willing to comply; submissive; willing to do what someone wants.
That whispers.
Having spread widely.
Able to be squeezed.
(of speech or sound) Murmured, soft.
Easily squashed when pressed.
Having whispering or rustling sounds.
Low, indistinct (of a sound); reminiscent of a murmur.
A sound that murmurs.
A rushing, rustling sound.
(literally, of a physical material) Yielding easily to pressure; very soft.
(often derogatory) Of a boy or man, exhibiting behavior or mannerisms considered typical of a woman or unmasculine.
Overly sappy, corny, or cheesy; maudlin.
(especially of food) Partially soft; partially melted.
Characterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.
Containing no more than trace amounts of alcohol.
Of sounds, especially speech: demonstrating or possessing euphony; agreeable to the ear; pleasant-sounding.
Covered with fluff.
Not toughened.
Having been cleaned, tidied, or straightened with a brush.
Moisturizing.
Having the characteristics of a sponge, namely being absorbent, squishy or porous.
Having padding.
Like a cushion: comfortable, soft, yielding.
Furnished with a cushion or cushions; padded.
(linguistics, dated) A non-sibilant fricative.
(phonetics) produced by air flowing through a restriction in the oral cavity.
Resembling down (soft immature feathers) or some aspect of it.
Resembling or covered in fleece.
Having down, covered with a soft fuzzy coating as of small feathers or hair.
Flocculated, resembling bits of wool; woolly.
(also figuratively) Like velvet; soft, smooth, soothing.
Having some characteristics of cotton; soft and fluffy
Having a thick, soft texture, as if made of wool.
Made of velvet.
A series of rustles.
(American spelling) Alternative form of woolly. [Made of wool.]
Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.
(physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.
(phonetics, phonology) Having undergone palatalization.
(adv)
(music) Indicating that the piece is to be played very softly.
(phonetics) Articulated at the hard palate.
(music) Soft, quiet.
Resembling cheese.
Lenient and allowing for deviation; not strict.
(informal, slang) Extravagantly showy; flashy
Pampered; overprotected and/or overindulged.
Synonym of low (“quiet, soft; not loud”).
(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
Treated with excessive attention and care; spoiled or overindulged.
chiefly a direction or description in music; very soft
having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
sound of quiet gentle steps
Minor; small in amount
Tending to soothe or mollify.
Alternative spelling of softly softly. [(UK, often hyphenated) Discreet, low-key, careful.]
(of food, drink, or a drug) Not sharp or bitter; not strong in flavor.
Not excessive; acting in moderation
Lacking in taste or flavor.
Lacking diligence or care; not earnest or eager.
More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
Alternative spelling of softhearted. [Gentle; kind; sympathetic.]
Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.
Taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.
Humble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing.
(of a person) Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.
(often derogatory) Having little or no importance.
Senses relating to tangible things.
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
Slow; having little motion.