Definition of soft

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of soft is as below...

Soft (superl.) Belonging to the class of sonant elements as distinguished from the surd, and considered as involving less force in utterance; as, b, d, g, z, v, etc., in contrast with p, t, k, s, f, etc..

Lern More About Soft

Armature :: Armature (n.) A piece of soft iron used to connect the two poles of a magnet, or electro-magnet, in order to complete the circuit, or to receive and apply the magnetic force. In the ordinary horseshoe magnet, it serves to prevent the dissipation of the magnetic force..
Tufa :: Tufa () A soft or porous stone formed by depositions from water, usually calcareous; -- called also calcareous tufa..
Gazelle :: Gazelle (n.) One of several small, swift, elegantly formed species of antelope, of the genus Gazella, esp. G. dorcas; -- called also algazel, corinne, korin, and kevel. The gazelles are celebrated for the luster and soft expression of their eyes..
Euphemistical :: Euphemistical (a.) Pertaining to euphemism; containing a euphemism; softened in expression.
Tozy :: Tozy (a.) Soft, like wool that has been teased..
Subdued :: Subdue (v. t.) To reduce the intensity or degree of; to tone down; to soften; as, to subdue the brilliancy of colors..
Soften :: Soften (v. t.) To make tender; to make effeminate; to enervate; as, troops softened by luxury..
Plantain :: Plantain (n.) The fruit of this plant. It is long and somewhat cylindrical, slightly curved, and, when ripe, soft, fleshy, and covered with a thick but tender yellowish skin. The plantain is a staple article of food in most tropical countries, especially when cooked..
Effeminately :: Effeminately (adv.) In an effeminate or womanish manner; weakly; softly; delicately.
Daub :: Daub (v. t.) To smear with soft, adhesive matter, as pitch, slime, mud, etc.; to plaster; to bedaub; to besmear..
Ulcer :: Ulcer (n.) A solution of continuity in any of the soft parts of the body, discharging purulent matter, found on a surface, especially one of the natural surfaces of the body, and originating generally in a constitutional disorder; a sore discharging pus. It is distinguished from an abscess, which has its beginning, at least, in the depth of the tissues..
Wick :: Wick (n.) A bundle of fibers, or a loosely twisted or braided cord, tape, or tube, usually made of soft spun cotton threads, which by capillary attraction draws up a steady supply of the oil in lamps, the melted tallow or wax in candles, or other material used for illumination, in small successive portions, to be burned..
Litotes :: Litotes (n.) A diminution or softening of statement for the sake of avoiding censure or increasing the effect by contrast with the moderation shown in the form of expression; as, a citizen of no mean city, that is, of an illustrious city..
Softened :: Softened (imp. & p. p.) of Softe.
Tempering :: Tempering (n.) The process of giving the requisite degree of hardness or softness to a substance, as iron and steel; especially, the process of giving to steel the degree of hardness required for various purposes, consisting usually in first plunging the article, when heated to redness, in cold water or other liquid, to give an excess of hardness, and then reheating it gradually until the hardness is reduced or drawn down to the degree required, as indicated by the color produced on a polished p
Puffy :: Puffy (a.) Swelled with air, or any soft matter; tumid with a soft substance; bloated; fleshy; as, a puffy tumor..
Burrel :: Burrel (n.) A sort of pear, called also the red butter pear, from its smooth, delicious, soft pulp..
Hebetate :: Hebetate (a.) Having a dull or blunt and soft point.
Sauce :: Sauce (n.) A soft crayon for use in stump drawing or in shading with the stump.
Ooze :: Ooze (n.) Soft mud or slime; earth so wet as to flow gently, or easily yield to pressure..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us