softy
noun
a person easily stirred to sentiment or tender emotion.
softies
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pluralof softy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Graham, a compact parcel of Scouse gelignite, doesn't tend to play softies, so his simmering aggression felt all too credible."
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2019
Like Buster, he too has posted on Facebook to brand the tormentors as softies.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 30, 2015
For animal softies, the swimming-with-the-manatees program in Crystal River, Fla., is an irresistible opportunity to observe and commune with the endangered marine mammals in their natural habitat.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 23, 2015
But even these career softies caught some of the party’s surprisingly rowdy vibe when each was cheered like he was a member of One Direction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 2015
I wouldn't have come into your garden, only, you see, I'd just skeered by accident two of your helps, reg'lar softies, and I wanted to explain.
From Tales of Trail and Town by Bret Harte
