soft touch

noun

: a person who is easily imposed on or taken advantage of

Examples of soft touch in a Sentence

His friends all know that he's a soft touch. the kindly old woman was a soft touch for any con man with a hard-luck story
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Sultry music is played to set the tone while staff gently introduces attendees to pleasurable sensations—tracing soft touches along their thighs, caressing their décolleté with silky fur, or running fingers through their hair, as well as decorating them with flowers and crystals. Aubree Nichols, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025 Add to that, an impeccable manicure skimming the table for a soft touch. Wwd Staff, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025 Portis, who has soft touch around the basket, received a pass down low with Wembanyama in his grill, rushed a floater that hit off the front of the rim, grabbed the offensive rebound and then hurried an off-target layup. Fred Katz, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025 With every interaction guided by warmth, empathy, and the soft touch of her team’s expertise, drawing blood becomes an easy and comfortable experience for CompassionCare’s patients. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for soft touch 

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soft touch was in 1925

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“Soft touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft%20touch. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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