Spongy (4)
'spongy' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for soft that I've seen before include "Gentle; non-alcoholic" , "Easy to mould or cut" , "Yielding, easily cut" , "foolish" , "Giving little resistance" .)
'spongy' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for absorbent that I've seen before include "Such material is able to take in water" , "receptive" , "soaking it all up?" , "Able to soak up liquid easily" , "Like a sponge" .)