What does soft-boiled mean?
Soft-boiled means (of a boiled egg) cooked to a soft consistency with the yolk still runny.
Soft-boiled
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Meaning
(of a boiled egg) cooked to a soft consistency with the yolk still runny.
Definitions by Sense
- (of a boiled egg) cooked to a soft consistency with the yolk still runny
- softhearted or sentimental
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Synonyms for soft-boiled
Antonyms for soft-boiled
Related Words
Word Forms
- softboiled
- soft boiled
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for soft-boiled?
Common synonyms include cooked, softhearted.
What is the opposite of soft-boiled?
Possible antonyms include heartless, hardhearted.
How do you use soft-boiled in a sentence?
Use soft-boiled where its definition matches the intended context.
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