softie

Example Sentences

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“He’s a softie, such a sweet guy,” Kerry Schmidt, one of five siblings, said of her dad.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2024

But at his core, he’s one big ol’ softie.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2023

"The original shock was horrendous. I'm not a softie but I had tears in my eyes," Robert says.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2023

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

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

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles