soft
adjective
yielding readily to touch or pressure; easily penetrated, divided, or changed in shape; not hard or stiff.
softer
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comparativeof soft.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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The monthly advance was sharper than the 0.8% rise in the index expected by economists, and follows a softer 0.3% increase in producer prices in June.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
However, a stronger recovery will require either clearer regulation, softer financial conditions, or both, he added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
“Markets are effectively being pulled in two directions — higher energy prices are strengthening the case for tighter policy, while softer underlying inflation could give central banks a reason to remain cautious.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Even Universal and Illumination’s “Minions & Monsters” had a softer audience reception than previous installments of the powerhouse “Despicable Me” and “Minions” franchise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Leona turned around and stared at them through her thick glasses and they quieted down, but the minute she turned her back they started again, in a softer voice.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
