What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
softest
Example
The baby's skin was the softest thing I had ever felt. [softest: superlative adjective]
Example
She spoke in the softest voice, trying not to wake the sleeping child. [softest: adjective]
smoothest
Example
The marble countertop was the smoothest surface I had ever seen. [smoothest: superlative adjective]
Example
The car glided smoothly down the highway, without any bumps or jolts. [smoothly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Smoothest is more commonly used than softest in everyday language. Smoothest is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while softest is less common and primarily used to describe tactile sensations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between softest and smoothest?
Both softest and smoothest can be used in formal and informal contexts, and neither has a particularly formal or informal connotation.
