The term 'soft to the touch' can be described by four words: SILKY (5 letters), YIELDING (8 letters), COTTONY (7 letters) and SILKEN (6 letters). SILKY refers to a smooth, glossy texture, while YIELDING implies a pliable, malleable quality. COTTONY is a term used to describe something that is similar to cotton in texture, and SILKEN is a word used to describe something that is very soft and delicate. All of these words together describe something that is smooth, pliable, and gentle to the touch.