soft

Sense 1 adjective

yielding readily to pressure or weight

Sense 2 adverb

in a relaxed manner; or without hardship

just wanted to take it easy

Sense 3 adjective

compassionate and kind; conciliatory

he was soft on his children

Sense 4 adjective

(of sound) relatively low in volume

soft voices

Sense 5 adjective

easily hurt

soft hands

Sense 6 adjective

produced with vibration of the vocal cords

a frequently voiced opinion

Sense 7 adjective

not protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)

soft targets

Sense 8 adjective

used chiefly as a direction or description in music

the piano passages in the composition

Sense 9 adjective

(of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected

Sense 10 adjective

(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')

Sense 11 adjective

(of a commodity or market or currency) falling or likely to fall in value

the market for computers is soft

Sense 12 adjective

using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation

soft data

Sense 13 adjective

tolerant or lenient

indulgent parents risk spoiling their children

Sense 14 adjective

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

a gentle reprimand

Sense 15 adjective

having little impact

an easy pat on the shoulder

Sense 16 adjective

out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance

he was too soft for the army

Sense 17 adjective

willing to negotiate and compromise

Sense 18 adjective

not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship

what a cushy job!

Sense 19 adjective

mild and pleasant

balmy days and nights

Sense 20 adjective

not brilliant or glaring

the moon cast soft shadows