softy

[ˈsɒfti]

softy Definition

• 1. a person who is easily moved to tenderness or emotion
• 2. a person who is weak and lacks courage

Using softy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "softy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He's a bit of a softy when it comes to animals.

• Example

  Don't be such a softy, stand up for yourself!

• Example

  She's a real softy at heart.

• Example

  He's not a softy; he just has a kind heart.

softy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for softy

• sentimentalist
• mush
• coward
• chicken
• wimp

Antonyms for softy

• tough guy
• hard man
• braveheart

Phrases with softy

• big softy

  a person who is very sentimental or emotional

  Example

  Despite his tough exterior, he's really a big softy.

• old softy

  an affectionate term for someone who is easily moved to tenderness or emotion

  Example

  My grandpa is an old softy; he cries at every movie.

• softy at heart

  a person who appears tough but is actually very sentimental or emotional

  Example

  Despite her gruff exterior, she's a softy at heart.

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Summary: softy in Brief

The term 'softy' [ˈsɒfti] refers to a person who is easily moved to tenderness or emotion, or a person who is weak and lacks courage. It can be used in phrases like 'big softy,' 'old softy,' and 'softy at heart,' which denote a sentimental or emotional nature. Synonyms include 'sentimentalist,' 'mush,' and 'wimp,' while antonyms include 'tough guy,' 'hard man,' and 'braveheart.'