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Term coined by Alexis de Tocqueville
Soft tyranny is an idea first developed by Alexis de Tocqueville in his 1835 work titled Democracy in America. It is described as the individualist preference
Soft_tyranny
form of punishment. soft power: using economic and diplomatic sanctions against another country as a form of punishment. soft tyranny: when a democratic
List_of_political_metaphors
French diplomat, political philosopher and historian (1805–1859)
country in 1169, to the close of the last century, has been nothing but a tyranny." In 1841 and 1846, Tocqueville traveled to Algeria which France had invaded
Alexis_de_Tocqueville
American rock band
band toured, its sound became heavier and more direct. Their second album Tyranny and Mutation, released in 1973, was written while the band was on tour
Blue_Öyster_Cult
Political system
such are often more repressive. Writer C. S. Lewis wrote: Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive
Benevolent_dictatorship
Concept in political science
issues of crime and justice. In 1992, he introduced the word “anarcho-tyranny” into the paleoconservative vocabulary. Francis argued that this situation
Managerial_state
King of England from 1199 to 1216
ISBN 978-0-7126-9417-9. Morris, Marc (2015). King John: Treachery and Tyranny in Medieval England: The Road to Magna Carta. New York: Pegasus Books.
John,_King_of_England
Contributions to American election campaign funds
and association". DeVos compares restrictions on campaign finance to the tyranny of 1984's "Big Brother", and defends the use of money to buy political
Campaign finance in the United States
Campaign_finance_in_the_United_States
Sculpture by Michelangelo
gives Brutus a heroic aspect in keeping with political sentiment against tyranny at the time of its creation. It belongs to—and may have initiated—a revival
Brutus_(Michelangelo)
System of governance
terms such as electoral authoritarianism, competitive authoritarianism, or soft authoritarianism. Elements of illiberalism date back to Plato's embrace of
Illiberal_democracy
development of downloadable content for the Assassin's Creed series, such as Tyranny of King Washington for Assassin's Creed III, and Freedom Cry for Assassin's
List_of_Ubisoft_subsidiaries
American actor (born 1964)
music videos for Billy Woods and Kenny Segal including "Babylon by Bus" and "Soft Landing". He also co-directed the music video for Armand Hammer feat. Pink
Tim_Blake_Nelson
2019 Chinese TV series or program
Gao Erjin) Han Wenqing (韩文清) Desert Dust (大漠孤烟) Striker Captain of Team Tyranny. He is considered as Ye Qiu's true rival in the professional scene. Qu
The King's Avatar (2019 TV series)
The_King's_Avatar_(2019_TV_series)
2018 book on threats to democracy
bestseller. In 2023, Levitsky and Ziblatt published a sequel of sorts, titled Tyranny of the Minority. It provides an update on the global prospects for democracy
How_Democracies_Die
2010 video game
free the world from the tyranny of the Bionis. […] Your questions do not concern me. I must return with this one. Monolith Soft (1 September 2011). Xenoblade
Xenoblade Chronicles (video game)
Xenoblade_Chronicles_(video_game)
1972 studio album by Blue Öyster Cult
"The Red and the Black" and included on the band's second Columbia album, Tyranny and Mutation. The main riff in this song was heavily inspired by "Frying
Blue_Öyster_Cult_(album)
Nation that has great political, social, and economic influence on a global scale
characteristically possess military and economic strength, as well as diplomatic and soft power influence, which may cause middle or small powers to consider the great
Great_power
Intelligence of machines
19 June 2023. Harari, Yuval Noah (October 2018). "Why Technology Favors Tyranny". The Atlantic. Archived from the original on 25 September 2021. Retrieved
Artificial_intelligence
Concept in international relations
needed] Joseph Nye is the leading proponent and theorist of soft power. Instruments of soft power include debates on cultural values, dialogues on ideology
Power (international relations)
Power_(international_relations)
14th-century Chinese historical novel
practice was popularized by the idea of "soft-masculinity" in contemporary China and now reinforces this same “soft-masculinity”. Finally, the progressiveness
Romance_of_the_Three_Kingdoms
Controversial judicial practice
com/article/2008/12/irish-secure-concessions-on-lisbon-treaty/63409.aspx "Tyranny Of The Unelect Influencing Judiciary?". legalserviceindia.com. "judicial
Judicial_activism
British statesman and writer (1874–1965)
all the strength that God can give us; to wage war against a monstrous tyranny, never surpassed in the dark, lamentable catalogue of human crime. That
Winston_Churchill
English philosopher and author (1806–1873)
tyranny of political rulers". He introduced a number of different concepts of the form tyranny can take, referred to as social tyranny, and tyranny of
John_Stuart_Mill
Period of ancient Greece from c. 800 to 480 BC
seventh century tyranny have tried to find other reasons for unrest among the people. For example, Robert Drews argues that tyrannies were set up by individuals
Archaic_Greece
2016 video game
such as dams or nuclear power plants. With the expansion Arms Against Tyranny, the player can interact with the global arms market and access military
Hearts_of_Iron_IV
Demands for a strict criminal justice system
2021. Smith, Erica D. (July 26, 2020). "Column: They're fed up with the 'tyranny' of face masks. But Portland? That's about 'law and order'". Los Angeles
Law_and_order_(politics)
Government system where political power lies with the people
individual or group rights, political minorities can be oppressed by the "tyranny of the majority". Majority rule involves a competitive approach, opposed
Democracy
Syrian actress (born 1982)
نرمين الفقي على أغنية لمحمد رمضان "Syria's Artists: Between Freedom and Tyranny". 24 June 2015. Kinda Alloush hopes “Syria Unrest to Stop Soon” كندة علوش
Kinda_Alloush
420–589 period in Chinese military history
jing 生鐵精] with layers of soft [iron] blanks [ding 鋌, presumably thin plates]. After several days the result is steel [gang 剛]. Soft iron was used for the
Military history of the Northern and Southern dynasties
Military_history_of_the_Northern_and_Southern_dynasties
Biblical figure and Israelite monarch
serves as a political defense of David's dynasty against accusations of tyranny, murder and regicide; the homoerotic relationship between David and Jonathan;
David
1833 text by Alexis de Tocqueville
democracy has a tendency to degenerate into "soft despotism" as well as the risk of developing a tyranny of the majority. He observes that the strong
Democracy_in_America
1976 single by Blue Öyster Cult
88 Mann, James (July 25, 2001). "Blue Oyster Cult: Agents of Fortune / Tyranny and Mutation". PopMatters. Retrieved August 2, 2012. "The Clash: The Essential
(Don't_Fear)_The_Reaper
2020 book by Anne Applebaum
Trueheart described the book as a "bleak account of the West's slide toward tyranny". "Translator's Note" to the English translation of Julien Benda's book
Twilight_of_Democracy
Head of state and government of the United States
the president possesses significant domestic and international hard and soft power. For much of the 20th century, especially during the Cold War, the
President of the United States
President_of_the_United_States
Dictatorship based on the mass enthusiasm generated by a perfectionist ideology
democracy People's democratic dictatorship Post-democracy Soft despotism Sovereign democracy Tyranny of the majority Macpherson, C. B. (1952). [Review of The
Totalitarian_democracy
Nation or block with steadily rising influence in world affairs
Emerging Power?, moderndiplomacy.eu, 3 May 2015 The Growth of South Korean Soft Power and Its Geopolitical Implications Stacy White, CSIS: Emerging Powers
Emerging_power
Season of television series
emotions define him and his comrades, vowing they will end Kaido and Orochi's tyranny and make Momonosuke shogun. Meanwhile, on Wano's mainland, Shinobu uses
One_Piece_season_20
Kucharski, Joe (December 19, 2013). "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Costume Design". Tyranny of Style. Archived from the original on October 26, 2014. Retrieved October
List of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. characters
List_of_Agents_of_S.H.I.E.L.D._characters
Personification of strength in Greek mythology
which they analyzed questions of the relationships between revolution and tyranny, slavery and freedom, and war and peace. Richard Porson's 1795 translation
Kratos_(mythology)
Specific phase in a political system
Right to protest Right to candidacy Right to vote Territorial peace theory Tyranny of the majority Waves of democracy Wisdom of the crowd Politics portal
Democratic_transition
mid-October in Nairobi to oppose what it described as the government's "tyranny" and to defend national sovereignty. On 2 December, M23 launched coordinated
Timeline of the M23 campaign (2025)
Timeline_of_the_M23_campaign_(2025)
American cellist, composer, producer, singer, and musician
eclectic music was often marked by adventurous production choices and his soft tenor vocals. Russell worked as musical director of the New York avant-garde
Arthur_Russell
Episodes of Japanese anime series
the gourd. Terror and Plague beg for mercy and as punishment for their tyranny they are put to work. 80 "Imperial Match! Goku vs. Ten Long" Transliteration:
List_of_Dragon_Ball_episodes
American boxer and mobster (1928–2005)
brought to bay in his declining years after decades of vicious criminal tyranny". While in prison, he maintained his role as boss of the Genovese family
Vincent_Gigante
2007 single by Stone Sour
takes a crack at all the bullshit going on in the world today...apathy, tyranny, poverty, violence, and greed are all targets." The lyrics are a critique
Sillyworld
n. 18, citing Digest 48.19.14. Mary Nyquist, Arbitrary Rule: Slavery, Tyranny, and the Power of Life and Death (University of Chicago Press, 2013), pp
Slavery_in_ancient_Rome
Career of Strom Thurmond in the United States Senate
American, Thurmond retorted that the VRA would lead to "despotism and tyranny." The Voting Rights Act passed into law by a slightly larger margin than
US Senate career of Strom Thurmond
US_Senate_career_of_Strom_Thurmond
Plant fiber from the genus Gossypium
Cotton (from Arabic qutn) is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective case, around the seeds of the cotton plants of the genus Gossypium
Cotton
Camelot chapter, but after her defeat, she joins our heroes to defeat the tyranny of the Lion King. Another form of Nitocris later appeared during the seventh
List of Fate/Grand Order characters
List_of_Fate/Grand_Order_characters
American musician (born 1948)
the Berklee College of Music, he described the record as: ... my act of tyranny after having achieved commercial success. ... I threw out all the rules
Todd_Rundgren
Argentine revolutionary (1928–1967)
commitment to "bring justice to the downtrodden by crushing centuries-old tyrannies"; describing Latin America as being plagued by what Moisés Naím referred
Che_Guevara
Leader of Zimbabwe from 1980 to 2017
questions. Yet, to others, it is nothing but a symbol of crisis, chaos and tyranny emanating from the exhaustion of nationalism. — Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni
Robert_Mugabe
Type of state
antagonism and competition between middle powers, as well as their ability to use soft power to attain their goals, as in the case of Egypt-Israeli rivalry in Africa
Middle_power
Growing Assault on Truth and Memory 1994 Patrick Buchanan: A lesson in tyranny too soon forgotten, Chicago Tribune 25 August 1977, Section 3, p. 3 Buchanan
Timeline of antisemitism in the 20th century
Timeline_of_antisemitism_in_the_20th_century
1969 studio album by Terry Riley
"The 300 Greatest Albums of All Time". Paste. Retrieved June 3, 2024. Tyranny, "Blue" Gene. "A Rainbow in Curved Air". Allmusic. Retrieved June 26, 2011
A_Rainbow_in_Curved_Air
U.S.-led campaign against illegal drug use and trade
leading to mass incarceration and innocent deaths. We can never forget the tyranny of a government unrestrained by an independent judiciary. Our courts must
War_on_drugs
Fictional character in a video game
battle royale. Peruere and Crucabena's own daughter, Clervie, resisted her tyranny but repeatedly failed. At sixteen, unable to fight or escape, Clervie chose
Arlecchino_(Genshin_Impact)
Fictional character in a video game
Four Winds, Barbatos later withdrew from power to avoid repeating past tyranny, allowing Mondstadt to govern itself. Later, when the Lawrence Clan rose
Venti_(Genshin_Impact)
Leader of the Soviet Union from 1924 to 1953
disorder. Historian E. A. Rees believed it was psychopathy that bred Stalin's tyranny, citing a 1927 diagnosis by neuropathologist Vladimir Bekhterev that described
Joseph_Stalin
by musical critics, the cantata is a hymn to Liberté, victorious over tyranny. The meeting of Francis Poulenc and Paul Éluard dates from 1916 or 1917
Figure_humaine
Guardian. Retrieved June 10, 2022. Levitsky, Steven; Ziblatt, Daniel (2023). Tyranny of the minority: why American democracy reached the breaking point (First ed
Attempts to overturn the 2020 United States presidential election
Attempts_to_overturn_the_2020_United_States_presidential_election
Philosophical concept developed by Muhammad Iqbal
quotes the Muslim scholar of Spain, Tartushi, saying, "Forty years of tyranny are better than one hour of anarchy." Index of Muhammad Iqbal–related articles
Khudi
French political and religious crisis
demand a meeting of the Estates General, or could they themselves resist tyranny by violent means if Navarre failed. Sutherland suggests that this indicates
1559–1562 French political crisis
1559–1562_French_political_crisis
5–34. Antonov-Ovseenko, A. (1983). The Time of Stalin: Portrait of a Tyranny. New York: Harper & Row. Armstrong, J. A. (1961). The Politics of Totalitarianism :
Bibliography of Stalinism and the Soviet Union
Bibliography_of_Stalinism_and_the_Soviet_Union
slaughtered and several cities were destroyed. His regime was characterized by tyranny and bloodshed, but also by its inclusion of Iranians in administrative
History_of_Iran
Season of television series
concluded that the "real allure" of the season was its "call to arms against tyranny" working as "an imperfect interrogation of our current moment". In his
Daredevil: Born Again season 1
Daredevil:_Born_Again_season_1
1929 film by Roland West
watching the film, Judge Harry Fisher, stating that "censorship is a form of tyranny at best, and abhorrent to ideals of the American people," issued an injunction
Alibi_(1929_film)
Bruce Gilbert (1991) Stumm 72 - Showtime, Nitzer Ebb (1990) Stumm 73 - Tyranny & The Hired Hand, Frank Tovey (1989) Stumm 74 - The Drill, Wire (1991)
Mute_Records_discography
US–USSR spaceflight capability rivalry
win the battle that is now going on around the world between freedom and tyranny, the dramatic achievements in space which occurred in recent weeks should
Space_Race
Political philosophy emphasising social ownership of production
prosperity, equality, and security, it delivered poverty, misery, and tyranny." Some in the scientific community have suggested that a contemporary radical
Socialism
French revolutionary, lawyer and politician (1758–1794)
revolutionary war must be waged to free subjects and slaves from unjust tyranny, not for the traditional reasons of defending dynasties and expanding frontiers
Maximilien_Robespierre
American writer and visual artist (1914–1997)
your own business." Burroughs came to equate liberalism with bureaucratic tyranny, viewing government authority as a collective of meddlesome forces legislating
William_S._Burroughs
December 10, 1982 (1982-12-10) After getting tired of Tamako's strict tyranny, Nobita uses Doraemon's Cuckoo Egg to trade places with Suneo. 691 "What
List of Doraemon (1979 TV series) episodes (1979–1986)
List_of_Doraemon_(1979_TV_series)_episodes_(1979–1986)
Dutch humanist (c. 1466–1536)
looks as though the state of the common people would soon be such that the tyranny of the Grand Turk would be more bearable." In De bello Turcico, Erasmus
Erasmus
Attitudes and behaviors towards sex in ancient Rome
The legend crystallizes the Roman view of unchecked libido as a form of tyranny. The Augustan historian Livy seems "embarrassed" by the rape motif of early
Sexuality_in_ancient_Rome
Italian-American organized crime group
brought to bay in his declining years after decades of vicious criminal tyranny". While in prison, Gigante maintained his role as boss of the Genovese
Genovese_crime_family
Chinese ethical and philosophical system
scholars such as Xunzi—have always recognised the right of revolution against tyranny. 子曰：有教無類。 The Master said: "In teaching, there should be no distinction
Confucianism
Historical chronology of acts of terrorism
June 2023. Coughlin, Con (2023). "5: First Blood". Assad: The Triumph of Tyranny. 6 Briset Street, London EC1M 5NR, UK: Pan Macmillan. pp. 80–97. ISBN 978-1-5290-7490-1
Terrorism_in_Lebanon
Country in Southeastern Africa
excerpt and text search. David Coltart. The struggle continues: 50 Years of Tyranny in Zimbabwe. Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd: South Africa, 2016. Zimbabwe at Wikipedia's
Zimbabwe
World War II operation in France
about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free
Operation_Overlord
Python. The last in the Julio-Claudian dynasty, Nero is infamous for his tyranny and overindulgence in wealth and luxury with little regard to his subjects
List of characters in mythology novels by Rick Riordan
List_of_characters_in_mythology_novels_by_Rick_Riordan
socialist (here one may choose between socialist paradise or socialist tyranny)". The Inca rulers constructed large warehouses or Qullqa to store foodstuffs
Economic history of Latin America
Economic_history_of_Latin_America
Austrian economist and philosopher (1899–1992)
arose from those concerns. In the book, Hayek "[warns] of the danger of tyranny that inevitably results from government control of economic decision-making
Friedrich_Hayek
English singer, songwriter and actor (born 1994)
(17 November 2020). "Candace Owens, Harry Styles' Vogue cover and the tyranny of the gender binary". NBC News. Archived from the original on 4 December
Harry_Styles
American economist
Redemption – From Bronze Age Finance to the Jubilee Year (Volume I of Tyranny of Debt). Dresden: ISLET Verlag. ISBN 9783981826029. Retrieved December
Michael_Hudson_(economist)
Former African-American spiritual choir
tensions with propaganda and other manipulation. We Negros shall face tyranny where ever it exists ... and when we have finished assisting America in
Wings_Over_Jordan_Choir
1989 film by Michael Lehmann
have sex. They express to each other their mutual hatred of Chandler's tyranny. The next morning, Veronica and J.D. break into Chandler's house, planning
Heathers
American politician (1902–2003)
the bill, Thurmond espoused that the VRA would lead to "despotism and tyranny." With the Voting Rights Act passing into law by a slightly larger margin
Strom_Thurmond
President of Syria from 2000 to 2024
October 2024. Coughlin, Con (2023). "5: First Blood". Assad: The Triumph of Tyranny. London: Pan Macmillan. pp. 80–97. ISBN 978-1-5290-7490-1. "Rafik Hariri:
Bashar_al-Assad
Though their actions did eventually succeed in liberating Jutland from the tyranny of Ruz, their motives for doing so would eventually lead to their deaths
List of Valkyria Chronicles characters
List_of_Valkyria_Chronicles_characters
American politician and attorney (born 1970)
unconstitutional in Obergefell, he called the decision "the very definition of tyranny", accused the court of judicial activism, and said it was "among the darkest
Ted_Cruz
Group making loans to developing countries
ISBN 978-0-415-13209-1. Toussaint, Eric (1999). Your Money or Your Life!: The Tyranny of Global Finance. London: Pluto Press. ISBN 978-0-7453-1412-9. World Bank
World_Bank_Group
2011 Marvel Studios film
for hope all around the world. He was created to stop tyranny and the idea of stopping tyranny is important today as it was then. So I think that we will
Captain America: The First Avenger
Captain_America:_The_First_Avenger
American politician (1908–1957)
friendship to tyrants and murderers ... without advancing the cause of tyranny and murder." He declared that "co-existence with Communists is neither
Joseph_McCarthy
Study and taxonomy of types of power
especially in comparison to soft tactics. Though this tactic may seem more significant, it is not necessarily more powerful than soft tactics. The third tactic
French and Raven's bases of power
French_and_Raven's_bases_of_power
Political party in Germany
agency new powers to surveil the opposition. That's not democracy – it's tyranny in disguise." AfD has contacts with the People's Party of Canada through
Alternative_for_Germany
1872 novella by Sheridan Le Fanu
primary antagonist. Having been slain by Dracula for her vain and gluttonous tyranny, Carmilla's ghost attempts to use the blood of a virgin to bring about
Carmilla
Poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley
her into an arranged marriage. Shelley attacked this as "paternalistic tyranny" and sought to obtain her release. He saw her as a "noble and unfortunate
Epipsychidion
English journalist and author (born 1951)
government, describing Phillips's fight against sanctions as "liberty fighting tyranny" and "one of the most important court cases of our time". Writing in support
Peter_Hitchens
British rock band
The video was based on the story of Mylo Xyloto, a boy who grew up in tyranny run by Major Minus. The fictional comics titled Mylo Xyloto continued on
Coldplay
SOFT TYRANNY
SOFT TYRANNY
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Very Soft; Soft Minded
Female
Spanish
Spanish form of Greek Sophia, SOFÃA means "wisdom."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : perhaps a respelling of Salt.
Boy/Male
Indian
Good habit, Plus point
Female
Egyptian
, the goddess of writing.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Soft
Girl/Female
Australian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Japanese, Swedish
Wise; Wisdom
Girl/Female
Tamil
Soft
Boy/Male
American, British, English
From the Small Farm
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of the various places, for example in Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, and Warwickshire, named in Old Norse with topt, Old Danish toft ‘curtilage’, ‘site’, ‘homestead’.Scandinavian : habitational name from any of several farmsteads or place names derived from Old Norse topt ‘curtilage’, ‘site’, ‘homestead’.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Soft
Girl/Female
Greek
Wise.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Soft
Girl/Female
Tamil
Soft
Boy/Male
Muslim
Good habit, Plus point
Girl/Female
Tamil
Soft
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Good Habit; Plus Point; Speciality
Girl/Female
Indian
Soft
Girl/Female
Hindu
Soft
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English lofte ‘upper chamber’, ‘attic’, possibly bestowed on a household servant who worked in an upper chamber, or used in the same sense as Loftus.Danish : habitational name from a place called Loft.
SOFT TYRANNY
SOFT TYRANNY
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Conqueror of Ones Heart
Male
Finnish
Finnish form of Latin Augustus, AUKUSTI means "venerable."
Girl/Female
Indian
Beautiful; Good Natured; Loveable
Girl/Female
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada
Little Heart
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Patience
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Lorrie, LORIE means "land of the people of Lothar."
Female
Hawaiian
Hawaiian name KONA means "lady."
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Ravi; Lotus
Girl/Female
Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Shakespearean, Swedish
Pure; Form of Katherine
Girl/Female
Indian, Sikh
Pretty
SOFT TYRANNY
SOFT TYRANNY
SOFT TYRANNY
SOFT TYRANNY
SOFT TYRANNY
n.
Soot.
superl.
Hence, agreeable to feel, taste, or inhale; not irritating to the tissues; as, a soft liniment; soft wines.
n.
A kind or species; any number or collection of individual persons or things characterized by the same or like qualities; a class or order; as, a sort of men; a sort of horses; a sort of trees; a sort of poems.
interj.
Be quiet; hold; stop; not so fast.
a.
Alt. of Soft-shelled
v. t.
To separate, and place in distinct classes or divisions, as things having different qualities; as, to sort cloths according to their colors; to sort wool or thread according to its fineness.
superl.
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.
n.
A soft or foolish person; an idiot.
superl.
Not tinged with mineral salts; adapted to decompose soap; as, soft water is the best for washing.
v. t.
To cover or dress with soot; to smut with, or as with, soot; as, to soot land.
v. t.
To make soft or more soft.
superl.
Quiet; undisturbed; paceful; as, soft slumbers.
v. t.
To separate with a sieve, as the fine part of a substance from the coarse; as, to sift meal or flour; to sift powder; to sift sand or lime.
superl.
Expressing gentleness, tenderness, or the like; mild; conciliatory; courteous; kind; as, soft eyes.
superl.
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.
a.
Having a soft or fragile shell.
n.
A gallery or raised apartment in a church, hall, etc.; as, an organ loft.
superl.
Having, or consisting of, a gentle curve or curves; not angular or abrupt; as, soft outlines.
superl.
Not rough, rugged, or harsh to the touch; smooth; delicate; fine; as, soft silk; a soft skin.
superl.
Not harsh or rough in sound; gentle and pleasing to the ear; flowing; as, soft whispers of music.