softie

[US]/'sɒftɪ/
[UK]/'sɔfti/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a weak or overly emotional person

Example Sentences

He may seem tough, but deep down he's a softie.

She's a softie when it comes to helping others in need.

Don't let his tough exterior fool you, he's a big softie.

Despite his gruff demeanor, he's a softie with a soft spot for animals.

She may act tough, but she's a softie at heart.

He's a softie for romantic movies, even though he won't admit it.

The tough boss surprised everyone by revealing his softie side at the charity event.

She's a softie for cute puppies and kittens.

Despite his tough reputation, he's actually quite a softie with his family.

The intimidating biker turned out to be a softie when he rescued the injured bird.

Real-world Examples

Aww! You're just a big softie, aren't 'cha?

Source: Modern Family - Season 08

Watch him actually be a softie with kids, though.

Source: Celebrity Cat and Dog Interview

Your dad would not believe what a softie Simon is when it comes to Christmas shopping.

Source: Kylie Diary Season 2

It's like his evil cousin. It's got a kind of stern softie that sounds like something rewarding.

Source: Financial Times Podcast

And I do think that when I got the script, for me, more the feeling is, yeah, I'm just a real softie that way.

Source: Actor Dialogue (Bilingual Selection)

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