How to Use soft in a Sentence

soft

adjective
  • The ground was soft after the heavy rain.
  • The room was painted in soft pink.
  • Iron and lead are soft metals.
  • Go lighter with this soft, sweet shade.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Rinse it off with a soft, damp cloth.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Use a soft cloth to wipe away the stain.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Scrub the area with a soft brush or sponge, then rinse and dry.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • And then soft beds at the hotel.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The soft foam cups contoured to my body.
    Sabrina Rojas Weiss, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Rinse well and dry with a soft towel.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The colon needs water to help keep stool soft.
    Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Blue skies and soft, golden sand?
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
  • His thoughts calmed and fell into soft pieces.
    Mary Gaitskill, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Serve egg salad with toasts or soft white bread.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Serve egg salad with toasts or soft white bread.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The side of my fork could glide straight through the soft, fluffy stack.
    Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
  • The cotton-linen blend is very soft, too.
    Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • The danger comes from eggs cooked soft or not at all.
    Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
  • And that’s where soft coolers shine.
    Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Bed bugs like soft surfaces and look for places to hide.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • Shop our go-tos for soft, shiny strands below.
    Sarah Felbin, Allure, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Snuffles is a bear, and a soft, squishy one at that.
    De Elizabeth, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Most soft-plastic toys should be placed on the top rack.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Once dry, buff the floor with a soft cloth to prevent streaks.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Rinse the grates, then wipe dry with a clean, soft towel.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Eight shades suit a range of skin tones, from soft cool pinks to warm peachy corals.
    Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
  • The bagel was salty, soft, chewy with a nice crust and not rubbery.
    Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Use warm water, a few drops of mild dish soap, and a soft cloth.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The light pink is soft and airy, while the burgundy is rich and tonal.
    Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 June 2026

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