Soft Touch

Pronunciation: /sɔft tʌʧ/

Definitions of soft touch

noun A gentle or light touch or caress.

Example Sentences

A1 She has a soft touch when handling delicate items.

A2 The baby's skin felt like a soft touch against her cheek.

B1 The artist painted with a soft touch, creating a beautiful and gentle landscape.

B2 The masseuse had a soft touch that helped relax the tense muscles.

C1 The chef's culinary creations always had a soft touch of elegance and sophistication.

C2 The pianist played the piece with a soft touch, eliciting emotions from the audience.

Examples of soft touch in a Sentence

formal The artist carefully applied the paint with a soft touch to create a realistic portrait.

informal She has a soft touch when it comes to baking, everything she makes is delicious.

slang He's known for having a soft touch with animals, they always seem to calm down around him.

figurative Her words had a soft touch, gently comforting those in need.

Grammatical Forms of soft touch

• past tense: soft touched
• plural: soft touches
• comparative: softer touch
• superlative: softest touch
• present tense: soft touches
• future tense: will soft touch
• perfect tense: has soft touched
• continuous tense: is soft touching
• singular: soft touch
• positive degree: softest touch
• infinitive: to soft touch
• gerund: soft touching
• participle: soft touched

Origin and Evolution of soft touch

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'soft touch' originated from English idiomatic language, referring to someone who is easily persuaded or taken advantage of.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'soft touch' was used to describe a person who was gentle or kind-hearted. Over time, it evolved to also mean someone who is easily influenced or manipulated due to their compassionate nature.