LEARNit Dictionary

soft

adjective
A2
1
A2
changing shape easily when pressed; not stiff or hard
نرم, لطیف, ملایم, غیرسفت
2
B1
less hard than average
نرم, لطیف
soft rocks such as limestone
soft corals
soft cheeses
the soft palate
opposite hard
3
B1
smooth and pleasant to touch
نرم, لطیف
soft skin
a dress made from the finest, softest silk
The fabric has a beautifully soft texture.
Clean the lens with a soft cloth.
opposite rough
4
not having sharp angles or hard edges
نرم, لطیف
This season's fashions focus on warm tones and soft lines.
The moon's pale light cast soft shadows.
5
not too bright, in a way that is pleasant and relaxing to the eyes
ملایم, لطیف, دلنشین
a soft pink
the soft glow of candlelight
opposite harsh
6
not strong or violent
ملایم, آرام, لطیف
A soft breeze rustled the trees.
synonym light
7
not loud, and usually pleasant and gentle
ملایم, نرم, لطیف, آرام, دلنشین, خوشایند
He chose some soft background music and lit the candles.
She had a soft voice and a kind face.
synonym quiet
8
kind and showing sympathy; easily affected by other people’s pain and problems
مهربان, دلسوز, حساس, غم‌خوار, همدل
Julia's soft heart was touched by his grief.
opposite hard
9
not strict or severe; not strict or severe enough
ملایم, برخورد آسان‌گیر
The government is not becoming soft on crime.
If you're too soft with these kids they'll never respect you.
Critics say that this soft approach to truancy has failed.
opposite tough
10
stupid or crazy
احمق, دیوانه, ابله, نادان, بی‌عقل, مجنون
I must be going soft in the head.
11
not brave enough; wanting to be safe and comfortable
ترسو, بزدل, بی‌دل و جرات
Stay in a hotel? Don't be so soft. I want to camp out under the stars.
12
not involving much work; too easy and comfortable
آسان, راحت, کم‌زحمت, بی‌دردسر, سبک
They had got too used to the soft life at home.
opposite hard
13
not containing mineral salts and therefore good for washing
آب نرم, بی‌سختی
You won't need much soap—the water here is very soft.
opposite hard
14
not alcoholic
غیرالکلی, بی‌الکل
soft beverages
‘What would you like to drink?’ ‘Oh, something soft—I'm driving.’
15
not sounding hard, for example ‘c’ in city and ‘g’ in general
نرم, ملایم, بی‌خش
opposite hard