soft-served US
sɔft sɜrvd
See also: soft ice cream (UK)
Definition

Definition of soft-served - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
textureRareUSserved in a soft and creamy formRareUS
  • The ice cream was soft-served, making it easy to eat.
2.
metaphoricalRareUSpresented in a gentle or less intense mannerRareUS
  • His criticism was soft-served to avoid hurting feelings.
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Origin of soft-served

English, soft + serve (to provide)

Terms with soft-served included in their meaning

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food
soft round flatbread often served with Indian dishes
british food
soft peas made into a paste, served as a side dish
southern dish
soft bread made from cornmeal served with a spoon
southern
soft cornmeal bread served with a spoon
bread type
small, soft bread roll often served at meals
beverages
sweet root-flavored soda often served cold as a soft drink

Examples of soft-served in a sentence

  • Soft-served yogurt is my favorite treat.
  • The feedback was soft-served to maintain morale.
  • Her advice was soft-served to be more palatable.

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  1. French:crémeux, édulcoré, ...
  2. German:cremig serviert, sanft, ...
  3. Italian:servito cremoso, addolcito, ...
  4. Spanish:servido suave, suavizada, ...
  5. Portuguese:servido macio, suavizado, ...
  6. Chinese:软冰淇淋, 温和的, ...
  7. Japanese:ソフトクリーム, 穏やかな, ...
  8. Arabic:ناعم, مُقَدَّم بِلُطْف, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּגָשׁ בְּרַכּוּת, רַךְ, ...
  10. Russian:мягко поданный, мягкий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:м'яко поданий, пом'якшений, ...
  12. Hindi:मुलायम परोसा हुआ, नरम-ढंग से प्रस्तुत, ...

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