Edgy vs. Soft — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Edgy and Soft
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Definitions
Edgy
Nervous or irritable
The performers were edgy as they waited for the show to begin.
Soft
Easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch
The ground was soft beneath their feet
Soft margarine
Edgy
Having a sharp or biting edge
An edgy wit.
Soft
Having a pleasing quality involving a subtle effect or contrast rather than sharp definition
The moon's pale light cast soft shadows
The soft glow of the lamps
Edgy
Daring, provocative, or trend-setting
An exhibition of edgy photographs.
An edgy menu.
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Soft
Sympathetic, lenient, or compassionate, especially to a degree perceived as excessive; not strict or sufficiently strict
Julia's soft heart was touched by his grief
The government is not becoming soft on crime
Edgy
Nervous, apprehensive.
Soft
(of a drink) not alcoholic.
Edgy
Creatively challenging; cutting edge; leading edge.
Soft
(of a market, currency, or commodity) falling or likely to fall in value
Now a new factor looms: soft oil prices
The rouble, so soft that it buys nothing worth having
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Edgy
On the edge between acceptable and offensive; pushing the boundaries of good taste; risqué.
Soft
(of water) containing relatively low concentrations of dissolved calcium and magnesium salts and therefore lathering easily with soap
You use only half as much soap when you clean with soft water
Edgy
(dated) Irritable.
An edgy temper
Soft
Foolish; silly
He must be going soft in the head
Edgy
(art) Having some of the forms, such as drapery or the like, too sharply defined.
Soft
(of a consonant) pronounced as a fricative (as c in ice).
Edgy
Sharp; having prominent edges.
Soft
In a quiet or gentle way
I can just speak soft and she'll hear me
Edgy
(slang) Cool by virtue of being tough, dark, or badass.
Soft
In a weak or foolish way
Don't talk soft
Edgy
(Internet slang) Exhibiting behavior that is disconcerting or alarming, sometimes in an effort to impress or to troll others.
Soft
Yielding readily to pressure or weight
A soft melon.
A soft pillow.
Edgy
Easily irritated; sharp; as, an edgy temper.
Soft
Easily molded, cut, or worked
Soft wood.
Edgy
Having some of the forms, such as drapery or the like, too sharply defined.
Soft
(Sports) Not tense and therefore capable of absorbing the impact of a ball or puck and of catching, receiving, or controlling it
A receiver with soft hands.
Edgy
Being in a tense state
Soft
Out of condition; flabby
Got soft sitting at a desk all day.
Soft
Smooth or fine to the touch
A soft fabric.
Soft fur.
Soft
Not loud, harsh, or irritating
A soft voice.
Soft
Not brilliant or glaring; subdued
Soft colors.
Soft
Not sharply drawn or delineated
Soft charcoal shading.
A scene filmed in soft focus.
Soft
Mild; balmy
A soft breeze.
Soft
Tender or affectionate
A soft glance.
Soft
Attracted or emotionally involved
He has been soft on her for years.
Soft
Not stern; lenient
A coach who was soft on his players.
Soft
Lacking strength of character; weak
Too soft for the pressure of being a spy.
Soft
(Informal) Simple-minded or foolish
He's soft in the head.
Soft
Not demanding or difficult; easy
A soft job.
Soft
Based on conciliation or compromise
Took a soft line toward their opponents.
Soft
Gradually declining in trend; not firm
A soft economy.
A soft computer market.
Soft
(Sports) Scored on a shot that the goalie should have blocked
A soft goal.
Soft
Informal and entertaining without confronting difficult issues or hard facts
Limited the discussion to soft topics.
Soft
Using or based on data that is not readily quantifiable or amenable to experimental verification or refutation
The lawyer downplayed the soft evidence.
Soft
Softcore.
Soft
Being a turn in a specific direction at an angle less acute than other possible routes
A soft right.
Soft
Of or relating to a paper currency as distinct from a hard currency backed by gold.
Soft
Having low dissolved mineral content
Soft water.
Soft
Nonalcoholic.
Soft
Nonaddictive or mildly addictive. Used of certain drugs.
Soft
Having a low or lower power of penetration
Soft x-rays.
Soft
Sibilant rather than guttural, as c in certain and g in gem.
Soft
Voiced and weakly articulated
A soft consonant.
Soft
Palatalized, as certain consonants in Slavic languages.
Soft
Unprotected against or vulnerable to attack
A soft target.
Soft
In a soft manner; gently.
Soft
Easily yielding to pressure; easily impressed, molded, or cut; not firm in resisting; impressible; yielding; also, malleable; - opposed to hard; as, a soft bed; a soft peach; soft earth; soft wood or metal.
Soft
Not rough, rugged, or harsh to the touch; smooth; delicate; fine; as, soft silk; a soft skin.
They that wear soft clothing are in king's houses.
Soft
Hence, agreeable to feel, taste, or inhale; not irritating to the tissues; as, a soft liniment; soft wines.
Soft
Not harsh or offensive to the sight; not glaring; pleasing to the eye; not exciting by intensity of color or violent contrast; as, soft hues or tints.
The sun, shining upon the upper part of the clouds . . . made the softest lights imaginable.
Soft
Not harsh or rough in sound; gentle and pleasing to the ear; flowing; as, soft whispers of music.
Her voice was ever soft,Gentle, and low, - an excellent thing in woman.
Soft were my numbers; who could take offense?
Soft
Easily yielding; susceptible to influence; flexible; gentle; kind.
I would to God my heart were flint, like Edward's;Or Edward's soft and pitiful, like mine.
The meek or soft shall inherit the earth.
Soft
Expressing gentleness, tenderness, or the like; mild; conciliatory; courteous; kind; as, soft eyes.
A soft answer turneth away wrath.
A face with gladness overspread,Soft smiles, by human kindness bred.
Soft
Effeminate; not courageous or manly, weak.
A longing after sensual pleasures is a dissolution of the spirit of a man, and makes it loose, soft, and wandering.
Soft
Gentle in action or motion; easy.
On her soft axle, white she paces even,And bears thee soft with the smooth air along.
Soft
Weak in character; impressible.
The deceiver soon found this soft place of Adam's.
Soft
Somewhat weak in intellect.
He made soft fellows stark noddies, and such as were foolish quite mad.
Soft
Quiet; undisturbed; paceful; as, soft slumbers.
Soft
Having, or consisting of, a gentle curve or curves; not angular or abrupt; as, soft outlines.
Soft
Not tinged with mineral salts; adapted to decompose soap; as, soft water is the best for washing.
Soft
Applied to a palatal, a sibilant, or a dental consonant (as g in gem, c in cent, etc.) as distinguished from a guttural mute (as g in go, c in cone, etc.); - opposed to hard.
Soft
A soft or foolish person; an idiot.
Soft
Softly; without roughness or harshness; gently; quietly.
A knight soft riding toward them.
Soft
Be quiet; hold; stop; not so fast.
Soft, you; a word or two before you go.
Soft
Lacking in hardness relatively or comparatively
Soft
Metaphorically soft;
My father is a soft touch
Soft light
A soft rain
A soft Southern drawl
Soft brown eyes
A soft glance
Soft
Of sound; relatively low in volume;
Soft voices
Soft music
Soft
Easily hurt;
Soft hands
A baby's delicate skin
Soft
Used chiefly as a direction or description in music;
The piano passages in the composition
Soft
Used of beverages; not containing alcohol;
Nonalcoholic beverages
Soft drinks
Soft
Of speech sounds; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh')
Soft
Tolerant or lenient;
Indulgent parents risk spoiling their children
Procedures are lax and discipline is weak
Too soft on the children
Soft
Having little impact;
An easy pat on the shoulder
Gentle rain
A gentle breeze
A soft (or light) tapping at the window
Soft
Not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship;
What a cushy job!
A soft job
Soft
In a relaxed manner; or without hardship;
Just wanted to take it easy
