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SOFTER

(adj., adverb, adj.sat)
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There are 20 meanings of the word Softer.

Softer - as an adjective

Yielding readily to pressure or weight

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
hard8

Compassionate and kind; conciliatory

Example: "He was soft on his children"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
hard8

(of sound) relatively low in volume

Example: "Soft voices"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
loud5

Produced with vibration of the vocal cords

Example: "Voiced consonants such as `b' and `g' and `z'"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sonant6voiced12

Not protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)

Example: "Soft targets"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
hardened13

(used chiefly as a direction or description in music) soft; in a quiet, subdued tone

Example: "The piano passages in the composition"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
piano7

(of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diffuse14diffused16
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
hard8

(of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward the hard palate; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh')

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
hard8

Softer - as an adverb

In a relaxed manner; or without hardship

Example: "Just wanted to take it easy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
easy7

Softer - as an adjective satellite

Easily hurt

Example: "Soft hands"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delicate11

(of a commodity or market or currency) falling or likely to fall in value

Example: "The market for computers is soft"

Using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation

Example: "Soft data"

Tolerant or lenient

Example: "Indulgent parents risk spoiling their children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indulgent11lenient7

Soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

Example: "A gentle reprimand"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gentle7

Having little impact

Example: "An easy pat on the shoulder"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
easy7gentle7

Out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance

Example: "He was too soft for the army"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flabby16flaccid15

Willing to negotiate and compromise

Not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship

Example: "What a cushy job!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cushy13easygoing14

Mild and pleasant

Example: "Balmy days and nights"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balmy12mild7

Not brilliant or glaring

Example: "The moon cast soft shadows"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subdued11

Example Sentences

"She prefers a softer pillow for sleeping."
"The baby's skin is much softer than an adult's."
"The softer lighting in the room created a cozy atmosphere."
"He spoke in a softer tone to avoid being heard."
"The fabric of the new blanket is softer than the old one."
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Word Game Points

Is SOFTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, softer is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SOFTER has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SOFTER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, softer is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SOFTER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is SOFTER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, softer is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SOFTER has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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