"Softboiled" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Soft-boiled refers to something that is cooked lightly, especially eggs, in milk or water but not hard. The term is often used to describe a type of egg dish in which the yolks are still runny. It can also be used to describe a genre of mystery novels that are lighter and more humorous than traditional whodunits, often featuring an amateur detective who often solves the mystery before the official detective, with a simpler and more frivolous plot than typical detective fiction.
Soft refers to something that is not firm or hard to the touch; having a gentle or yielding texture.<br><br>Example: "The soft blanket was a comfort to snuggle up with."<br><br>It can also describe something that is easy to deal with or requires minimal effort; not severe or harsh.<br><br>Example: "The teacher gave us a soft hint to help us understand the concept."<br><br>Additionally, soft can refer to a sound that is not loud or harsh; having a gentle or muted quality.<br><br>Example: "The soft piano music created a soothing atmosphere."<br><br>In a figurative sense, soft can describe someone or something that is gentle, kind, or yielding in nature.<br><br>Example: "She has a soft spot for stray animals."<br><br>It can also describe a policy or approach that is gentle and not strong or firm.<br><br>Example: "The government implemented a soft approach to handle the economic crisis."
To make or become less sharp or severe; to become less firm or rigid; to reduce the severity or intensity of something.<br><br>Example: "The chef added more milk to soften the sauce."
Made less harsh or severe; made gentler or less intense.<br><br>Example: "The softened lighting in the room made it easier on her eyes."<br><br>Types of softened include:<br><br> Soothing: calming and comforting someone or something<br> Mellowed: less intense or severe<br> Temperate: neither too hot nor too cold, or not extreme<br> Gentle: mild or kind
Relating to or having a quality of being extremely gentle, delicate, and not at all hard or rough.