il morbido
soft
Che non è duro né rigido, e dà una sensazione piacevole al tatto.
Definition & meaning
Morbido means soft to the touch or easy to compress, as opposed to hard or stiff. It can describe fabric, skin, cushions, or food.
It can also mean gentle, mellow, or smooth in a figurative sense, as in a soft voice, a mild approach, or a rounded flavor.
Grammar & Word origin
An adjective with four forms: morbido (masculine singular), morbida (feminine singular), morbidi (masculine plural), and morbide (feminine plural).
It comes from Latin morbidus, originally meaning “sickly.” In Italian, the word developed the sense of softness and delicacy.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonyms: soffice means “soft” or “fluffy,” especially for cushions, clouds, or cakes. Tenero can mean “tender,” particularly for food, and also “affectionate.” Delicato means “delicate” or “gentle.”
- Antonyms: duro means “hard.” Rigido means “stiff” or “rigid,” emphasizing a lack of flexibility. Aspro can contrast with a mellow flavor or gentle tone, meaning “harsh” or “sharp.”
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Questo pane è molto morbido.adjective
This bread is very soft.
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