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 company’s quarterly sales were just below analysts’ forecast, and it gave a softer third-quarter outlook than Wall Street was looking for.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
The softer June consumer prices report didn’t settle the question for him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The company said that, while the performance in the first three months of the year was solid, the results for the second quarter were softer, as anticipated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Use biodegradable, eco-friendly products that are better for the environment and softer on the skin.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
I look at my dad, and though he still isn’t looking anywhere but at the screen in front of him, I can see his expression getting softer.
From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender
