Definition of softs

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • softs is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • softs is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • softs is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of softs


  • not brilliant or glaring (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the moon cast soft shadows
    2. soft pastel colors

    Synonyms

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

    Synonyms

    1. piano
  • produced with vibration of the vocal cords (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. sonant
    2. voiced
  • out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance (adjective)

    Examples

    1. he was too soft for the army

    Synonyms

    1. flabby
    2. flaccid
  • (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. diffuse
    2. diffused
  • easily hurt (adjective)

    Examples

    1. soft hands

    Synonyms

    1. delicate
  • having little impact (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a soft (or light) tapping at the window

    Synonyms

    1. easy
    2. gentle
  • tolerant or lenient (adjective)

    Examples

    1. too soft on the children
    2. they are soft on crime

    Synonyms

    1. indulgent
    2. lenient
  • mild and pleasant (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a soft breeze

    Synonyms

    1. balmy
    2. mild
  • in a relaxed manner; or without hardship (adverb)

    Synonyms

    1. easy
  • not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a soft job

    Synonyms

    1. cushy
    2. easygoing
  • soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. gentle
  • compassionate and kind; conciliatory (adjective)

    Examples

    1. he was soft on his children
  • (of a commodity or market or currency) falling or likely to fall in value (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the market for computers is soft
  • (of sound) relatively low in volume (adjective)

    Examples

    1. soft voices
    2. soft music
  • (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') (adjective)
  • using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation (adjective)

    Examples

    1. soft data
    2. the soft sciences
  • willing to negotiate and compromise (adjective)
  • yielding readily to pressure or weight (adjective)
  • not protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons) ()

    Examples

    1. soft targets

See definition of softs in Merriam Webster