Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

a-soft-touch

Noun

/ə sɔft tʌtʃ/

Definition

A person who is easily influenced, swayed, or manipulated; often someone who is overly compassionate or generous.

Examples

Despite his tough exterior, he is a soft touch when it comes to helping friends in need.
She is known as a soft touch; everyone knows they can ask her for a loan.
Even though he tries to be firm, his soft touch makes him a favorite among children.

Meaning

The term ‘a-soft-touch’ refers to an individual who tends to be forgiving, lenient, or overly kind-hearted, making them prone to being taken advantage of by others.