- quiet; soft; not loud
standing on low ground
- with little sound
I can't hear the music; it is too quiet.
uncountable
- (of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic.
- subdued and understated
- Easily giving way under pressure
My head sank easily into the soft pillow.
uncountable
- not loudly, inaudible
The masseuse was rubbing my back too softly for my liking, so I asked her to go harder.
- producing little or no noise
- In a faint manner; very quietly or lightly
- (of something said) Softly, so as not to be heard
- in silent mode, on silent, with the sound turned off
The e is silent in fable.
- Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure
The room is light when the Sun shines through the window.
uncountable
- ; small in amount
a slight but graceful woman
- ; delicately
He was slightly built, but tall.
- (historical) From a gentle or high-class family
- and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition
Stuart is a gentle man; he would never hurt you.
- In a light manner
As a teacher, I don't take rudeness in class lightly.