SOFTISH

softish, semisoft

(adjective) somewhat soft

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

softish (comparative more softish, superlative most softish)

Somewhat soft.

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary


Soft"ish, a.

Definition: Somewhat soft. De Witt Clinton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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