Meaning & use
softie
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A person who is easily moved by emotion or kindness, or who is gentle and lacks toughness.
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Despite his gruff exterior, he's a real softie when it comes to puppies.
She acts tough at work, but she's a softie with her nieces and nephews.
A note on using this word
Also spelled "softy," this informal term is usually used affectionately rather than as a criticism.
Words with a similar meaning
pushoversentimentalist
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Words with an opposite meaning
hardliner
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