soft

lacking in hardness relatively or comparatively

metaphorically soft

• “my father is a soft touch”
• “soft light”
• “a soft rain”
• “a soft Southern drawl”
• “soft brown eyes”
• “a soft glance”

of sound; relatively low in volume

• “soft voices”
• “soft music”

easily hurt

• “soft hands”
• “a baby”

used chiefly as a direction or description in music

• “the piano passages in the composition”

used of beverages; not containing alcohol

• “nonalcoholic beverages”
• “soft drinks”

of speech sounds; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s'' and `sh'')

tolerant or lenient

• “indulgent parents risk spoiling their children”
• “procedures are lax and discipline is weak”
• “too soft on the children”

having little impact

• “an easy pat on the shoulder”
• “gentle rain”
• “a gentle breeze”
• “a soft (or light) tapping at the window”

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

• “what a cushy job!”
• “the easygoing life of a parttime consultant”
• “a soft job”

in a relaxed manner; or without hardship

• “just wanted to take it easy”
• “soft”