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SOFT

Definition:

[adverb] in a relaxed manner; or without hardship; "just wanted to take it easy" (`soft' is nonstandard)
Synonyms: easy
[adjective] lacking in hardness relatively or comparatively
[adjective] metaphorically soft; "my father is a soft touch"; "soft light"; "a soft rain"; "a soft Southern drawl"; "soft brown eyes"; "a soft glance"
[adjective] of sound; relatively low in volume; "soft voices"; "soft music"
[adjective] easily hurt; "soft hands"; "a baby's delicate skin"
Synonyms: delicate
[adjective] used chiefly as a direction or description in music; "the piano passages in the composition"
Synonyms: piano
[adjective] used of beverages; not containing alcohol; "nonalcoholic beverages"; "soft drinks"
Synonyms: nonalcoholic
[adjective] of speech sounds; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh')
[adjective] tolerant or lenient; "indulgent parents risk spoiling their children"; "procedures are lax and discipline is weak"; "too soft on the children"
Synonyms: indulgent, lax, lenient
[adjective] having little impact; "an easy pat on the shoulder"; "gentle rain"; "a gentle breeze"; "a soft (or light) tapping at the window"
Synonyms: easy, gentle
[adjective] not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship; "what a cushy job!"; "a soft job"
Synonyms: cushy