soft
word
/ˈsɑft/
sawft
/sˈɒft/
soft
Definition
Soft describes something that is not hard or rough and feels smooth or easy to press. It can also describe sounds, colors, light, or behavior that are gentle and not strong.
Usage & Nuances
Common with texture: 'soft pillow', 'soft skin'. Also used for sound and light: 'soft music', 'soft lighting'. For personality or speech, it suggests gentleness: 'a soft voice'. Don't confuse it with 'smooth': 'soft' is about hardness or intensity, while 'smooth' is about an even surface.
Spanish: suave - blandoPortuguese (BR): macio - suavePortuguese (PT): macio - suaveChinese (Simplified): 柔软的 - 温和的Chinese (Traditional): 柔軟的 - 溫和的Hindi: मुलायम - कोमलArabic: ناعم - لطيفBengali: নরম - কোমলRussian: мягкийJapanese: やわらかい - ソフト (音・光など)Vietnamese: mềm - dịu dàng (âm thanh/ánh sáng/giọng nói)Korean: 부드러운Turkish: yumuşakUrdu: نرم - ملائمIndonesian: lembut
Example Sentences
This blanket is very soft.
basic
She has soft hands.
basic
Please speak in a soft voice.
basic
I like the soft light in this room in the evening.
natural
The song starts soft and then gets louder.
natural
He may look tough, but he's actually pretty soft with kids.
natural