Definition & Meaning of "soft"

yielding easily to pressure or lacking firmness

(of a perosn) easily touched by emotions or the feelings of others

(of a speech sound) pronounced with a vibration of vocal cords

diffused or gentle light that is not glaring, often created by broad or indirect sources

showing flexibility in discussions or decisions

(of colors) not too bright or glaring, in a way that is relaxing to the eyes

demanding little work or effort

decreasing in value or becoming less robust, often used in the context of markets or investments

(of weather conditions) mild and gentle

(of data) interpretive or based on personal insights rather than empirical evidence

(of drugs) having no addictive properties

(of a radiation) having low energy and longer wavelengths

(of pornographic material) having less explicit content

lacking good judgment or common sense