Read the dictionary definition of soft. All definitions for this word.
1. not brilliant or glaring
1. the moon cast soft shadows
2. soft pastel colors
3. subdued lighting
2. mild and pleasant
1. balmy days and nights
2. the climate was mild and conducive to life or growth
3. a soft breeze
3. not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship
1. what a cushy job!
2. the easygoing life of a parttime consultant
3. a soft job
4. willing to negotiate and compromise
5. out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance
1. he was too soft for the army
2. flabby around the middle
3. flaccid cheeks
6. yielding readily to pressure or weight
7. compassionate and kind; conciliatory
1. he was soft on his children
8. (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')
9. (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
10. having little impact
1. an easy pat on the shoulder
2. gentle rain
3. a gentle breeze
4. a soft (or light) tapping at the window
11. (of sound) relatively low in volume
1. soft voices
2. soft music
12. (used chiefly as a direction or description in music) soft; in a quiet, subdued tone
1. the piano passages in the composition
13. not protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)
1. soft targets
14. soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
1. a gentle reprimand
2. a vein of gentle irony
3. poked gentle fun at him
15. tolerant or lenient
1. indulgent parents risk spoiling their children
2. too soft on the children
3. they are soft on crime
16. using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation
1. soft data
2. the soft sciences
17. produced with vibration of the vocal cords
1. a frequently voiced opinion
2. voiced consonants such as `b' and `g' and `z'
18. easily hurt
1. soft hands
2. a baby's delicate skin
19. (of a commodity or market or currency) falling or likely to fall in value
1. the market for computers is soft
20. in a relaxed manner; or without hardship
1. just wanted to take it easy
2. the judge went easy on the young defendant