soft

• يصف شيئًا غير صلب أو غير قاسٍ، سهل الانضغاط عند اللمس، ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف الصوت الهادئ أو الطبع اللطيف.

Describes something that is not hard or firm; yielding to touch; also used to describe a gentle or quiet quality.

1. Not hard or firmA1formal

   Having a texture that is easy to press or shape; yielding to touch.

   طري

   • The pillow is very soft and comfortable.
   • She prefers a soft mattress for sleeping.
   • The bread is still soft and fresh.

   المرادفاتdownyimpressionablemalleablepliablespongysquishysuppletendervelvetyyielding

   الأضدادfirmhardrigidsolidstiff

2. Gentle or quietA2formal

   Not loud, harsh, or forceful; gentle in sound or manner.

   لطيف أو هادئ

   • He spoke in a soft voice so as not to wake the baby.
   • The music was soft and relaxing.
   • She gave him a soft smile.

   المرادفاتfaintgentlehushedlowmildmuffledquietsmoothsubduedtender

   الأضدادforcefulharshloudroughstern

3. Not strict or lenientB1informal

   Not severe or demanding; easygoing.

   متساهل

   • The teacher is too soft on the students.
   • He has a soft approach to discipline.
   • Some parents are soft with their children.

   المرادفاتeasygoingforbearinggentleindulgentlaxlenientmercifulpermissive

   الأضدادdemandingfirmharshrigorousseveresternstricttoughunyielding

4. Lacking strength or resilienceB1informal

   Weak or not physically strong.

   ضعيف

   • After the illness, he felt soft and tired.
   • The athlete was criticized for being soft during the game.
   • She is soft when it comes to lifting heavy weights.

   المرادفاتdelicatefeeblefrailinfirmpunyweak

   الأضدادfirmhardresilientstrongsturdytough

• ظرف يدل على الأداء برفق ولطف أو بهدوء وسكون أو بسلاسة وانسيابية، ويُستعمل لوصف أفعال تُؤدَّى بقوة أو ضغط أو ضجيج قليل.

An adverb meaning "in a gentle, quiet, or smooth manner." It is used to describe actions performed with little force, pressure, or noise. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. Gently or quietlyB1informal

   In a gentle, quiet, or mild manner.

   بلطف أو بهدوء

   • She spoke soft to the crying child.
   • The music played soft in the background.
   • He tread soft so as not to wake the baby.

   المرادفاتgentlylightlymildlytenderly

   الأضدادharshlyloudlyroughly