Synonyms for

Soft

Verb / sɑ:ft / / sɔ:ft / Another word for soft — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

easily bent or cut; not hard or firm

Synonyms & similar words

indulgent flabby easygoing gentle piano diffused hard flaccid subdued mild voiced diffuse lenient sonant easy delicate loud unvoiced hardened forte balmy cushy gentle mild smooth tender pliable flexible supple yielding fluffy downy cushy fleecy comfortable cozy snug warm mellow easygoing lenient compassionate

Synonyms by register

Formal

gentle mild delicate subtle

Informal

squishy mushy flabby yielding

Literary

downy velvety silken

Antonyms

hard firm rigid tough solid stiff unyielding

Common collocations

  • soft music
  • soft pillow
  • soft voice
  • soft light
  • soft touch
  • soft skills
  • soft spot

Word family

noun softness
adjective soft
adverb softly

Usage note

Can refer to texture, sound, light, or personality. 'Soft' in personality can be positive (kind) or negative (weak).

Example sentences

  1. The kitten's fur was soft to the touch.
  2. The cake was soft and fluffy.
  3. She spoke in a soft voice.
  4. The bed was soft and comfortable.
  5. The snow was soft and powdery.

Quotes

  • Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard.
  • The best things in life are the people we love, the places we've been, and the memories we've made along the way. Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard.
  • The softest things in the world overcome the hardest things in the world.

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