yielding readily to pressure or weight

compassionate and kind; conciliatory

(of sound) relatively low in volume

easily hurt

produced with vibration of the vocal cords

not protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)

used chiefly as a direction or description in music

(of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected

(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')

(of a commodity or market or currency) falling or likely to fall in value

using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation

tolerant or lenient

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

having little impact

out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance

willing to negotiate and compromise

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

mild and pleasant

not brilliant or glaring

in a relaxed manner; or without hardship

rich in tarry hydrocarbons; burns readily with a smoky yellow flame

(computer science) matter that is in a form that a computer can store or display it on a computer screen

corn having kernels almost entirely of soft starch

a diet that does not require chewing; advised for those with intestinal disorders

nonalcoholic beverage (usually carbonated)

a drug of abuse that is considered relatively mild and not likely to cause addiction

reed maces of America, Europe, North Africa, Asia

glass having a relatively low softening point

textiles or clothing and related merchandise

dessert resembling ice cream but with a boiled custard base

a market in which more people want to sell than want to buy

political contributions made in such a way as to avoid the United States regulations for federal election campaigns (as by contributions to a political action committee)

news that does not deal with serious topics or events

marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness

an easier alternative

a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking

a pedal on a piano that moves the action closer to the strings and so soften the sound

a pretzel made of soft bread

fish sperm or sperm-filled reproductive gland; having a creamy texture

yeast-raised roll with a soft crust

mushy or slimy decay of plants caused by bacteria or fungi

tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America

an insect active in all stages

suggestive or persuasive advertising

European shield fern cultivated in many varieties

flattery designed to gain favor

a soft (or liquid) soap made from vegetable oils; used in certain skin diseases

solder that melts at a relatively low temperature

a place of especial vulnerability

a sentimental affection