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softie

British  
/ ˈsɒftɪ /

noun

  1. informal a person who is sentimental, weakly foolish, or lacking in physical endurance

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The sight of chubby baby cheeks is often enough to transform even the most committed curmudgeon into a babbling softie.

From National Geographic • Jun. 26, 2023

Mays, a TV and film name irresistibly cast as Nathan, brings a sure voice and even surer comic timing to the role, which he plays as a streetwise commitment-phobe who is essentially a softie.

From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2023

Now, don’t mistake her for a softie on the hardwood.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2022

Laszlo may be a tool, but he's a softie when it comes to helping people in need, even the housemate he usually ignores.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2021

Her voice was stern, but really, she was a softie.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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