Softer Meaning in English
word · lemma: soft
/ˈsɑftɝ/, /ˈsɔftɝ/
SAWF-ter
/sˈɒftɐ/
SOF-tuh
Definition
The comparative form of "soft"; describes something that is more gentle, less hard, or less loud than another thing.
Usage & Nuances
Used for texture, sound, light, and personality traits. Collocates with words like 'voice', 'pillow', 'touch', 'color', etc. Not used for liquids. 'Softer' can mean less volume when talking about sound ('softer voice').
Spanish: más suave - más blando - más bajo (sonido)Portuguese (BR): mais macio - mais suave - mais baixo (som)Portuguese (PT): mais macio - mais suave - mais baixo (som)Chinese (Simplified): 更柔软 - 更柔和 - 更轻（声音）Chinese (Traditional): 更柔軟 - 更柔和 - 更輕（聲音）Hindi: और नरम - और धीमा (आवाज़)Arabic: أكثر نعومة - أخف (صوت)Bengali: নরমতর - কোমলতরRussian: мягчеJapanese: より柔らかい - より穏やかなVietnamese: mềm hơn - dịu hơnKorean: 더 부드러운 - 더 온화한Turkish: daha yumuşakUrdu: زیادہ نرمIndonesian: lebih lembut
Example Sentences
The lights in this room are much softer than in the hallway.
natural
This pillow is softer than mine.
basic
Her voice is softer in the morning.
basic
Can you play some softer music?
basic
Try using a softer tone when you speak to children.
natural
My sweater feels softer after washing it with conditioner.
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