soft

• Описывает что-то не твёрдое или не жёсткое; податливое на ощупь; также используется для описания нежного или тихого качества.

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.

   Мягкий

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

   Синонимыdownyimpressionablemalleablepliablespongysquishysuppletendervelvetyyielding

   Антонимыfirmhardrigidsolidstiff

2. Gentle or quietA2formal

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

   Мягкий или тихий

   • 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.

   Синонимыfaintgentlehushedlowmildmuffledquietsmoothsubduedtender

   Антонимыforcefulharshloudroughstern

3. Not strict or lenientB1informal

   Not severe or demanding; easygoing.

   Мягкий

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

   Синонимыeasygoingforbearinggentleindulgentlaxlenientmercifulpermissive

   Антонимыdemandingfirmharshrigorousseveresternstricttoughunyielding

4. Lacking strength or resilienceB1informal

   Weak or not physically strong.

   Слабый

   • 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.

   Синонимыdelicatefeeblefrailinfirmpunyweak

   Антонимыfirmhardresilientstrongsturdytough

• Наречие, означающее «нежно, тихо или плавно». Используется для описания действий, выполняемых с малой силой, давлением или шумом. Форма совпадает с прилагательным и не имеет окончания -ly.

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.

   Мягко или тихо

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

   Синонимыgentlylightlymildlytenderly

   Антонимыharshlyloudlyroughly