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(adjective) lacking in hardness relatively or comparatively |
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Antonyms: hard |
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(adjective) metaphorically soft; "my father is a soft touch"; "soft light"; "a soft rain"; "a soft Southern drawl"; "soft brown eyes"; "a soft glance" |
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Antonyms: hard |
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(adjective) of speech sounds; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh') |
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Antonyms: hard |
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(adjective) of sound; relatively low in volume; "soft voices"; "soft music"; " |
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Antonyms: loud |
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(adverb) (informal) in a relaxed manner; or without hardship; "just wanted to take it easy" (`soft' is nonstandard) |
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Synonyms: easy |
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(satellite adjective) (informal) not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship; "what a cushy job!"; "a soft job" |
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Synonyms: cushy |
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(adjective) used of beverages; not containing alcohol; "nonalcoholic beverages"; "soft drinks" |
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Synonyms: nonalcoholic |
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(adjective) used chiefly as a direction or description in music; "the piano passages in the composition" |
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Synonyms: piano |
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(satellite adjective) easily hurt; "soft hands"; "a baby's delicate skin" |
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Synonyms: delicate |
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(satellite adjective) having little impact; "an easy pat on the shoulder"; "gentle rain"; "a gentle breeze"; "a soft (or light) tapping at the window" |
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Synonyms: easy, gentle |
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(satellite adjective) tolerant or lenient; "indulgent parents risk spoiling their children"; "procedures are lax and discipline is weak"; "too soft on the children" |
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Synonyms: indulgent, lax, lenient |
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