softer — comparative form of soft; more gentle, smooth, or yielding to pressure
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: comparative form of soft; more gentle, smooth, or yielding to pressure
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɔːftər/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's hands became softer after using the expensive hand cream for a month.
- The boss spoke in a softer tone after realizing he had been too harsh with his employees.
- This toilet paper is softer than a cloud, but my wallet feels much harder now.
softer
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsɔːftər/]
comparative form of soft; more gentle, smooth, or yielding to pressure
a mother holds two pieces of fabric while her young daughter reaches out to touch them. The child's hand presses against a rough burlap material first, causing her to pull back slightly. Then the mother guides her hand to feel a piece of silk fabric next to it. The daughter's face lights up with delight as she experiences the smoother, gentler texture. A store clerk nearby smiles warmly while organizing similar soft materials on the counter. one material being softer and more pleasant to touch than another
The crofter's touch grows softer, impressing even the lofter!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Softer derives from Old English 'soft', meaning gentle or yielding to pressure. The comparative suffix '-er' was added to form the relative degree, following the standard pattern for English adjective comparison.
Breakdown
soft (gentle, yielding) + -er (comparative suffix indicating greater degree of the quality)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's hands became softer after using the expensive hand cream for a month.”
“The boss spoke in a softer tone after realizing he had been too harsh with his employees.”
“This toilet paper is softer than a cloud, but my wallet feels much harder now.”
“She wanted softer lighting for the romantic dinner, so she dimmed all the LED bulbs.”
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