1.lacking in hardness relatively or comparatively
2.metaphorically soft;
my father is a soft touch
3.of sound; relatively low in volume;
soft voices
4.easily hurt;
soft hands
5.used chiefly as a direction or description in music;
the piano passages in the composition
6.used of beverages; not containing alcohol;
nonalcoholic beverages
7.of speech sounds; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh')
8.tolerant or lenient;
indulgent parents risk spoiling their children
9.having little impact;
an easy pat on the shoulder
10. not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship;
what a cushy job!
11.in a relaxed manner; or without hardship;
just wanted to take it easy (`soft' is nonstandard)