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softer

The correct spelling is softer.

How to pronounce softer

adjective

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The correct spelling is softer. Easily giving way under pressure. For example: "My head sank easily into the soft pillow."

Usage Examples

My head sank easily into the soft pillow.

Polish the silver with a soft cloth to avoid scratching.

I could hear the soft rustle of the leaves in the trees.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Easily giving way under pressure.
  2. 2.(of cloth or similar material) Smooth and flexible; not rough, rugged, or harsh.
  3. 3.(of a sound) Quiet.
  4. 4.Gentle.
  5. 5.Expressing gentleness or tenderness; mild; conciliatory; courteous; kind.

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