Synonyms for soft

Other words for “soft”, grouped by meaning.

We found 53 synonyms for “soft”. The most common are brushed, cheeselike, compressible, cottony, cushioned.

adjective compassionate and kind; conciliatory

Similarmellow
Oppositeshard

adjective (of sound) relatively low in volume

Oppositesloud

adjective easily hurt

Synonymsdelicate
Similartender

adjective produced with vibration of the vocal cords

Synonymsvoicedsonant

adjective not protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)

Oppositeshardened

adjective (used chiefly as a direction or description in music) soft; in a quiet, subdued tone

Synonymspiano

adjective (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected

Oppositeshard

adjective (of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward the hard palate; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh')

Oppositeshard

adjective (of a commodity or market or currency) falling or likely to fall in value

Similarfalling

adjective using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation

adjective tolerant or lenient

Similarpermissive

adjective soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

Synonymsgentle
Similarmild

adjective having little impact

Synonymseasygentle
Similarlight

adjective out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance

Similarunfit

adjective willing to negotiate and compromise

adjective not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship

Similareasy

adjective mild and pleasant

Synonymsbalmymild
Similarclement

adjective not brilliant or glaring

Synonymssubdued
Similardull

adverb in a relaxed manner; or without hardship

Synonymseasy

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University