- comparative of soft.
softer
Example Sentences
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On the band’s third U.S. album, the Stones rock harder and softer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
A softer labor market is likely to ease pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise its interest rates at its next meeting in July, say ANZ Research analysts in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Mike Hickey, a media analyst at Benchmark Equity Research, noted that the new entry cost less to produce than previous movies in the series, making a softer opening less detrimental.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Constellation Brands, especially, faces softer demand from Hispanic consumers, who make up roughly half of its beer customer base, as affordability pressures and concerns around immigration enforcement weighed on sentiment.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Her Igbo words were softer than her English, and he was disappointed at how easily they came out.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
