softly-molded
|soft-ly-mold-ed|
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/ˈsɔftli ˈmoʊldɪd/
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/ˈsɒftli ˈməʊldɪd/
gently shaped
Etymology
Etymology Information
'softly-molded' originates from the combination of 'softly' and 'molded', where 'softly' means 'in a gentle manner' and 'molded' means 'shaped or formed'.
Historical Evolution
'softly-molded' combines the adverb 'softly' with the past participle 'molded', forming a compound adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'softly' meant 'gently' and 'molded' meant 'shaped', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
shaped or formed gently and with a soft touch.
The softly-molded clay sculpture was a masterpiece.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 18:21