Soft

Pronunciation: /sɔft/

Definitions of soft

adjective describing a texture that is smooth and pleasant to touch

Example Sentences

A1 The kitten had soft fur.

A2 She touched the soft blanket.

B1 The bread was soft and fluffy.

B2 The fabric of the dress was incredibly soft to the touch.

C1 The musician played a soft melody on the piano.

C2 The artist used soft pastel colors in the painting.

Examples of soft in a Sentence

formal The fabric of the dress was incredibly soft to the touch.

informal I love how soft this blanket is, it's so cozy.

slang These pillows are so soft, I could just sink into them all day.

figurative Her words had a soft impact on him, slowly soothing his worries.

Grammatical Forms of soft

• past tense: softened
• plural: softs
• comparative: softer
• superlative: softest
• present tense: softens
• future tense: will soften
• perfect tense: has softened
• continuous tense: is softening
• singular: soft
• positive degree: soft
• infinitive: soften
• gerund: softening
• participle: softened

Origin and Evolution of soft

First Known Use: 0825 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'soft' originated from the Old English word 'sōfte' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'samftijaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'soft' has retained its original meaning of being gentle or yielding, but has also expanded to describe things that are comfortable, pleasant, or not harsh in nature.