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soft
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He wore a soft woolen scarf around his neck to stay warm.
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She spoke in a soft voice so as not to disturb the sleeping baby.
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His soft touch calmed the frightened puppy.
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(of a drink) having no alcohol content
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She opted for a soft drink instead of wine at the dinner party.
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The overripe banana was so soft that it easily squished between my fingers.
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(of a perosn) easily touched by emotions or the feelings of others
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He was a soft person, always ready to lend a listening ear to friends in need.
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(of a speech sound) pronounced with a vibration of vocal cords
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The letter " b " is considered a soft sound because it is voiced and produced with vocal cord vibration.
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The room was bathed in soft light from the floor lamps, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
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showing flexibility in discussions or decisions
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The manager took a soft approach during negotiations to reach a mutual agreement.
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(of colors) not too bright or glaring, in a way that is relaxing to the eyes
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She preferred soft pastels over bold, bright colors.
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demanding little work or effort
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He enjoyed his soft job, which allowed him plenty of free time during the day.
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decreasing in value or becoming less robust, often used in the context of markets or investments
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The stock market showed signs of a soft trend, with prices gradually declining.
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The soft breeze rustled the leaves, creating a soothing sound in the garden.
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(of data) interpretive or based on personal insights rather than empirical evidence
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The team 's conclusions were criticized for relying on soft data rather than rigorous analysis.
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(of drugs) having no addictive properties
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Many people consider certain herbal supplements to be soft drugs due to their mild effects.
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(of a radiation) having low energy and longer wavelengths
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Soft radiation is often used in medical imaging to minimize exposure to patients.
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(of pornographic material) having less explicit content
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The film contained soft scenes that were suggestive but not explicit.
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lacking good judgment or common sense
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He was often called soft for making decisions without thinking them through.
Lexical Tree
semisoft
softish
softly
soft
