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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"But Eisenkot can't just be a nicer man to receive a softer approach from this new Congress," she added.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
Papa John’s has been working to turn around its business, as sales have been pressured by a softer consumer backdrop and a flood of deals from fast-food rivals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
It is softer than enamel and contains tiny channels that can transmit sensations toward the nerves inside the tooth.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026
Reflecting this softer and more mainstream meaning, British Vogue captioned their photo of Heated Rivalry actor Hudson Williams arriving at the 2026 Golden Globes as him "mogging at the Golden Globes".
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
It felt much warmer and softer than Sohrab’s scratchy one.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
