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softer

 

[ หˆsษ”หftษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comparative degree

Softer refers to something that is less hard or firm than another object. It can also mean something that has a more pleasant or gentle quality, especially in sound or appearance.

Synonyms

fainter, friskier, gentler, milder, smoother

Examples of usage

  • This pillow is softer than the one on the couch.
  • The music played is much softer than before.
  • She has a softer approach to criticism.
  • The fabric feels softer against my skin.

Translations

Translations of the word "softer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais suave

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฐเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช weicher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih lembut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผ'ัะบัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚agodniejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸ”ใ‚‰ใ‹ใ„ (yawarakai)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus doux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs suave

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha yumuลŸak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ๋ถ€๋“œ๋Ÿฌ์šด (deo budeureoun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ู†ุนูˆู…ุฉ (akthar na'uma)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mฤ›kฤรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรคkลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ดๆŸ”่ฝฏ (gรจng rรณuruวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mehkejลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mjรบkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒซแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ” (mdzime)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha yumลŸaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs suave

Etymology

The word 'softer' is derived from the Old English 'softe,' which means 'gentle, mild, or tender.' This itself comes from the Proto-Germanic '*softwaz,' akin to the Old Norse 'sofn' meaning 'soothing, gentle.' The evolution of the word reflects a shift from its original physical connotation of material texture to a broader application encompassing emotional qualities such as kindness and gentleness. Throughout the Middle Ages, 'soft' was often used in a more poetic context, signifying not only the lack of hardness but also a tender or delicate nature. By the time it entered common usage in Middle English, it had taken on social implications, often describing characters or actions that were considered gentle or mild in disposition. The comparative form 'softer' allows for comparative expressions, indicating the relativity of gentleness or delicacy between subjects.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,403, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.