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A2 — Elementaryadjective

morbido

soft, gentle, tender

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

sofficedelicatovellutatocedevoleelastico

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

durorigidoruvidospigolosocompatto

Usage note

'Soffice' adds a fluffy quality. 'Vellutato' means velvety. 'Morbido' is broader, covering softness of texture, sound, light, or personality.

Example

"Il cuscino era così morbido che mi sono addormentato subito."

"The pillow was so soft that I fell asleep immediately."

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