soft — not hard or firm to touch; having a smooth surface or texture
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not hard or firm to touch; having a smooth surface or texture
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɔːft/
Example Sentences
- My cat's fur is so soft that I use it as a stress ball.
- The teacher's soft voice made everyone fall asleep during the lecture.
- She prefers soft lighting when studying.
soft
ADJECTIVE[/sɔːft/]
not hard or firm to touch; having a smooth surface or texture
A child presses into the soft, fluffy pillow that yields gently
From the loft it drifts aloft, landing soft!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'sōfte', which originates from a common Germanic ancestor. It originally carried the meaning of 'gentle, tender, or comfortable to the touch'.
Breakdown
sōft- (root meaning 'gentle, tender') + -e (Old English adjectival ending), evolving into the modern English 'soft' with the same fundamental meaning of physical gentleness or lack of hardness.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat's fur is so soft that I use it as a stress ball.”
“The teacher's soft voice made everyone fall asleep during the lecture.”
“She prefers soft lighting when studying.”
“The soft rain created a peaceful atmosphere.”
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