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- English Word Sodomite Definition An inhabitant of Sodom.
- English Word Sodomite Definition One guilty of sodomy.
- English Word Sodomitical Definition Pertaining to, or of the nature of, sodomy.
- English Word Sodomy Definition Carnal copulation in a manner against nature; buggery.
- English Word Soe Definition A large wooden vessel for holding water; a cowl.
- English Word Soecificness Definition The quality or state of being specific.
- English Word Soever Definition A word compounded of so and ever, used in composition with who, what, where, when, how, etc., and indicating any out of all possible or supposable persons, things, places, times, ways, etc. It is sometimes used separate from the pronoun or adverb.
- English Word Sofa Definition A long seat, usually with a cushioned bottom, back, and ends; -- much used as a comfortable piece of furniture.
- English Word Sofas Definition of Sofa
- English Word Soffit Definition The under side of the subordinate parts and members of buildings, such as staircases, entablatures, archways, cornices, or the like. See Illust. of Lintel.
- English Word Sofi Definition Same as Sufi.
- English Word Sofis Definition of Sofi
- English Word Sofism Definition Same as Sufism.
- English Word Soft Definition 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.
- English Word Soft Definition Not rough, rugged, or harsh to the touch; smooth; delicate; fine; as, soft silk; a soft skin.
- English Word Soft Definition Hence, agreeable to feel, taste, or inhale; not irritating to the tissues; as, a soft liniment; soft wines.
- English Word Soft Definition 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.
- English Word Soft Definition Not harsh or rough in sound; gentle and pleasing to the ear; flowing; as, soft whispers of music.
- English Word Soft Definition Easily yielding; susceptible to influence; flexible; gentle; kind.
- English Word Soft Definition Expressing gentleness, tenderness, or the like; mild; conciliatory; courteous; kind; as, soft eyes.
- English Word Soft Definition Effeminate; not courageous or manly, weak.
- English Word Soft Definition Gentle in action or motion; easy.
- English Word Soft Definition Weak in character; impressible.
- English Word Soft Definition Somewhat weak in intellect.
- English Word Soft Definition Quiet; undisturbed; paceful; as, soft slumbers.
- English Word Soft Definition Having, or consisting of, a gentle curve or curves; not angular or abrupt; as, soft outlines.
- English Word Soft Definition Not tinged with mineral salts; adapted to decompose soap; as, soft water is the best for washing.
- English Word Soft Definition 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.
- English Word Soft Definition Belonging to the class of sonant elements as distinguished from the surd, and considered as involving less force in utterance; as, b, d, g, z, v, etc., in contrast with p, t, k, s, f, etc.
- English Word Soft Definition A soft or foolish person; an idiot.