adjective
softer; -est
easy to press, bend, cut, etc. :not hard or firm
smooth and pleasant to touch
having a very light color :not strong or bright in color or tone
b of light :not bright or harsh
gentle in manner :not harsh
not strong or very forceful
having a low, gentle sound
having a curved or rounded outline
disapproving :not strict, harsh, or critical enough
involving little work or effort :easy
not physically strong :not muscular
not brave or tough
feeling sympathy for other people :sympathetic and kind
relating to matters that are not serious or important
of an illegal drug :not as strong or harmful to the health as other drugs
of water :not containing many minerals and able to make bubbles with soap
sounding like the c in ace or the g in gem
soft in the head
informal :stupid or crazy
soft on
informal + old-fashioned :attracted to (someone)
adverb
softer; -est
chiefly US
in a soft or gentle way
in a way that is not strong or forceful
US