soft-boiled

adjective

ˈsȯf(t)-ˈbȯi(-ə)ld 

1

of an egg : boiled to a soft consistency

2

: sentimental

Word History

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

soft-boiled

adjective

-ˈbȯi(ə)ld

: lightly boiled so that the contents are soft

soft-boiled eggs