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(adj) subdued
not brilliant or glaring
the moon cast soft shadows; soft pastel colors; subdued lighting
mild and pleasant
balmy days and nights; the climate was mild and conducive to life or growth; a soft breeze
not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship
what a cushy job!; the easygoing life of a parttime consultant; a soft job
out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance
he was too soft for the army; flabby around the middle; flaccid cheeks
(of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
having little impact
an easy pat on the shoulder; gentle rain; a gentle breeze; a soft (or light) tapping at the window
(adj) piano
used chiefly as a direction or description in music
the piano passages in the composition
(adj) gentle
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
a gentle reprimand; a vein of gentle irony; poked gentle fun at him
tolerant or lenient
indulgent parents risk spoiling their children; too soft on the children; they are soft on crime
produced with vibration of the vocal cords
a frequently voiced opinion; voiced consonants such as `b' and `g' and `z';
(adj) delicate
easily hurt
soft hands; a baby's delicate skin
(adv) easy
in a relaxed manner; or without hardship
just wanted to take it easy (`soft' is nonstandard)