Definition of Soft

Adjective: soft (softer,softest) sÃ³ft

Yielding readily to pressure or weight
Compassionate and kind; conciliatory
"he was soft on his children"
(of sound) relatively low in volume
"soft voices"; "soft music"
Easily hurt
"soft hands";
- delicate
Produced with vibration of the vocal cords
"a frequently soft opinion";
- voiced, sonant
Not protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)
"soft targets"
Used chiefly as a direction or description in music
"the soft passages in the composition";
- piano
(of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
- diffuse, diffused
(of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward the hard palate; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as 's' and 'sh')
(of a commodity or market or currency) falling or likely to fall in value
"the market for computers is soft"
Using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation
"soft data"; "the soft sciences"
Tolerant or lenient
"too soft on the children"; "they are soft on crime";
- indulgent, lenient
Kind; not harsh, stern or severe
"a soft reprimand";
- gentle
Having little impact
"a soft (or light) tapping at the window";
- easy, gentle
Out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance
"he was too soft for the army";
- flabby, flaccid
Willing to negotiate and compromise
Not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship
"a soft job";
- cushy, easygoing
Pleasantly without extremes
"a soft breeze";
- balmy, mild
Not brilliant or glaring
"the moon cast soft shadows"; "soft pastel colours";
- subdued

Adverb: soft sÃ³ft

In a relaxed manner; or without hardship
"just wanted to take it soft";
- easy