Soft vs. Delicate
Softadjective
Easily giving way under pressure.
Softadjective
(of cloth or similar material) Smooth and flexible; not rough, rugged, or harsh.
Softadjective
(of a sound) Quiet.
Softadjective
Gentle.
Softadjective
Expressing gentleness or tenderness; mild; conciliatory; courteous; kind.
Softadjective
Gentle in action or motion; easy.
Softadjective
Weak in character; impressible.
Softadjective
Requiring little or no effort; easy.
Softadjective
Not bright or intense.
Softadjective
Having a slight angle from straight.
Softadjective
(linguistics) Voiced; sonant.
Softadjective
voiceless
Softadjective
palatalized
Softadjective
(slang) Lacking strength or resolve, wimpy.
Softadjective
(of water) Low in dissolved calcium compounds.
Softadjective
Foolish.
Softadjective
(physics) Of a ferromagnetic material; a material that becomes essentially non magnetic when an external magnetic field is removed, a material with a low magnetic coercivity. (compare hard)
Softadjective
(of a person) Physically or emotionally weak.
Softadjective
Incomplete, or temporary; not a full action.
Softadjective
Effeminate.
Softadjective
Agreeable to the senses.
Softadjective
Not harsh or offensive to the sight; not glaring or jagged; pleasing to the eye.
Softinterjection
(archaic) Be quiet; hold; stop; not so fast.
Softadverb
(obsolete) Softly; without roughness or harshness; gently; quietly.
Softnoun
A soft or foolish person; an idiot.
Softnoun
(motorsports) soft tyre A tyre whose compound is softer than mediums, and harder than supersofts.
Softadjective
Easily yielding to pressure; easily impressed, molded, or cut; not firm in resisting; impressible; yielding; also, malleable; - opposed to hard; as, a soft bed; a soft peach; soft earth; soft wood or metal.
Softadjective
Not rough, rugged, or harsh to the touch; smooth; delicate; fine; as, soft silk; a soft skin.
Softadjective
Hence, agreeable to feel, taste, or inhale; not irritating to the tissues; as, a soft liniment; soft wines.
Softadjective
Not harsh or offensive to the sight; not glaring; pleasing to the eye; not exciting by intensity of color or violent contrast; as, soft hues or tints.
Softadjective
Not harsh or rough in sound; gentle and pleasing to the ear; flowing; as, soft whispers of music.
Softadjective
Easily yielding; susceptible to influence; flexible; gentle; kind.
Softadjective
Expressing gentleness, tenderness, or the like; mild; conciliatory; courteous; kind; as, soft eyes.
Softadjective
Effeminate; not courageous or manly, weak.
Softadjective
Gentle in action or motion; easy.
Softadjective
Weak in character; impressible.
Softadjective
Somewhat weak in intellect.
Softadjective
Quiet; undisturbed; paceful; as, soft slumbers.
Softadjective
Having, or consisting of, a gentle curve or curves; not angular or abrupt; as, soft outlines.
Softadjective
Not tinged with mineral salts; adapted to decompose soap; as, soft water is the best for washing.
Softadjective
Applied to a palatal, a sibilant, or a dental consonant (as g in gem, c in cent, etc.) as distinguished from a guttural mute (as g in go, c in cone, etc.); - opposed to hard.
Softnoun
A soft or foolish person; an idiot.
Softadverb
Softly; without roughness or harshness; gently; quietly.
Softinterjection
Be quiet; hold; stop; not so fast.
Softadjective
lacking in hardness relatively or comparatively
Softadjective
metaphorically soft;
Softadjective
of sound; relatively low in volume;
Softadjective
easily hurt;
Softadjective
used chiefly as a direction or description in music;
Softadjective
used of beverages; not containing alcohol;
Softadjective
of speech sounds; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh')
Softadjective
tolerant or lenient;
Softadjective
having little impact;
Softadjective
not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship;
Softadverb
in a relaxed manner; or without hardship;
Softadjective
easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch
Softadjective
having a smooth surface or texture; not rough or coarse
Softadjective
having a pleasing quality involving a subtle effect or contrast rather than sharp definition
Softadjective
(of a voice or sound) quiet and gentle
Softadjective
not strong or violent
Softadjective
(of the weather) rainy, moist, or thawing.
Softadjective
sympathetic, lenient, or compassionate, especially to a degree perceived as excessive; not strict or sufficiently strict
Softadjective
(of words or language) not harsh or angry; conciliatory; soothing
Softadjective
willing to compromise in political matters
Softadjective
(of a person) weak and lacking courage
Softadjective
(of a job or way of life) requiring little effort.
Softadjective
(of a drink) not alcoholic.
Softadjective
(of a drug) not likely to cause addiction.
Softadjective
(of radiation) having little penetrating power.
Softadjective
(of a detergent) biodegradable.
Softadjective
(of pornography) suggestive or erotic but not explicit.
Softadjective
(of a market, currency, or commodity) falling or likely to fall in value
Softadjective
(of water) containing relatively low concentrations of dissolved calcium and magnesium salts and therefore lathering easily with soap
Softadjective
foolish; silly
Softadjective
infatuated with
Softadjective
(of a consonant) pronounced as a fricative (as c in ice).
Softadverb
in a quiet or gentle way
Softadverb
in a weak or foolish way
Delicateadjective
Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
Delicateadjective
Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.
Delicateadjective
Intended for use with fragile items.
Delicateadjective
Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; said of manners, conduct, or feelings.
Delicateadjective
Of weak health; easily sick; unable to endure hardship.
Delicateadjective
(informal) Unwell, especially because of having drunk too much alcohol.
Delicateadjective
(obsolete) Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.
Delicateadjective
Pleasing to the senses; refined; adapted to please an elegant or cultivated taste.
Delicateadjective
Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful.
Delicateadjective
Light, or softly tinted; said of a colour.
Delicateadjective
Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.
Delicateadjective
Highly discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite.
Delicateadjective
Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes.
Delicatenoun
A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.
Delicatenoun
(obsolete) A choice dainty; a delicacy.
Delicatenoun
(obsolete) A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person.
Delicateadjective
Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.
Delicateadjective
Pleasing to the senses; refinedly agreeable; hence, adapted to please a nice or cultivated taste; nice; fine; elegant; as, a delicate dish; delicate flavor.
Delicateadjective
Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful; as, "a delicate creature."
Delicateadjective
Fine or slender; minute; not coarse; - said of a thread, or the like; as, delicate cotton.
Delicateadjective
Slight or smooth; light and yielding; - said of texture; as, delicate lace or silk.
Delicateadjective
Soft and fair; - said of the skin or a surface; as, a delicate cheek; a delicate complexion.
Delicateadjective
Light, or softly tinted; - said of a color; as, a delicate blue.
Delicateadjective
Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; - said of manners, conduct, or feelings; as, delicate behavior; delicate attentions; delicate thoughtfulness.
Delicateadjective
Tender; not able to endure hardship; feeble; frail; effeminate; - said of constitution, health, etc.; as, a delicate child; delicate health.
Delicateadjective
Requiring careful handling; not to be rudely or hastily dealt with; nice; critical; as, a delicate subject or question.
Delicateadjective
Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.
Delicateadjective
Nicely discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite; as, a delicate taste; a delicate ear for music.
Delicateadjective
Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes; as, a delicate thermometer.
Delicatenoun
A choice dainty; a delicacy.
Delicatenoun
A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person.
Delicateadjective
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury;
Delicateadjective
marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique;
Delicateadjective
easily broken or damaged or destroyed;
Delicateadjective
easily hurt;
Delicateadjective
developed with extreme delicacy and subtlety;
Delicateadjective
difficult to handle; requiring great tact;
Delicateadjective
of an instrument or device; capable of registering minute differences or changes precisely;
Delicateadjective
very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality
Delicateadjective
(of colour) subtle and subdued
Delicateadjective
(of food or drink) subtly and pleasantly flavoured
Delicateadjective
easily broken or damaged; fragile
Delicateadjective
susceptible to illness or adverse conditions
Delicateadjective
(of a state or condition) easily upset or affected
Delicateadjective
requiring sensitive or careful handling
Delicateadjective
tactful and considerate
Delicateadjective
skilful and finely judged; deft
Delicateadjective
(of an instrument) highly sensitive.
Delicatenoun
a delicate fabric or garment
