B1 — Intermediateadjective
molle
soft, flabby, limp, weak
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
flaccidocedevoleflosciomorbidodebole
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
durorigidofermocompattoteso
Usage note
'Flaccido' describes flabby flesh. 'Cedevole' implies yielding under pressure. 'Molle' is broader and can be used negatively for weak character.
Example
"L'impasto era troppo molle, bisognava aggiungere altra farina."
"The dough was too soft; more flour needed to be added."
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