26984 words

softer

15 definitions • 25 examples
1
not hard or firm:

Examples:

I like chocolates with soft centres.
Soft tissue, such as flesh, allows X-rays through.
2
Soft things, especially parts of the body, are not hard or rough and feel pleasant and smooth when touched:
3
Someone who is soft is not very healthy and strong:

Examples:

Look at you! You need more exercise. You're going/getting soft.
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5
not severe or forceful enough, especially in criticizing or punishing someone who has done something wrong:

Examples:

She thinks I'm too soft on the kids when they misbehave.
The government can't be seen to be taking a soft line (= not being severe enough) with criminals.
6
not difficult:

Examples:

He's got a pretty soft job - he hardly seems to do anything all day.
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Soft water contains a low level of minerals and allows soap to make bubbles.
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Soft drugs are illegal drugs that many people think are not dangerous.
9
In a soft market/economy there are more goods for sale than there are people to buy them, so prices are usually low.
10
not hard or firm; changing its shape when pressed:

Examples:

The crabs are plucked from the water before their soft shells have had a chance to harden.
The baby’s skin feels so soft (= smooth and enjoyable to touch).
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12
not strong; weak:

Examples:

Car sales were soft last year.
If someone is said to be soft on crime, that person is thought to be not forceful enough in punishing criminals.
13
not difficult; easier than other things of the same type:

Examples:

She asked some soft questions.
14
used to describe a market in which prices are not rising or are going down:

Examples:

Its products may be good, but they cost a lot of money, which makes them difficult to sell in a soft market.
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used to describe prices, demand, sales, etc. that are not increasing or that are falling:

Examples:

Domestic demand is soft and the Fed could cut interest rates further.

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