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weichlich

soft-looking, flabby

adjective VYEKH-likh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Appearance

Also means

soft (character), wishy-washy

Usage Note

Weichlich describes something that appears overly soft or lacking firmness, whether physically or in character. It carries a slightly critical nuance — implying lack of definition or resolve — unlike the neutral weich (soft).

Examples

"Die weichlichen Konturen der Zeichnung ließen keine klare Form erkennen."

Natural Translation

The soft, vague contours of the drawing showed no clear form.

Literal Translation

The soft-looking contours of the drawing let no clear form be recognised.

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