Soft Spot

Pronunciation: /sɔft spɑt/

Definitions of soft spot

noun a liking or preference for something

Example Sentences

A1 I have a soft spot for puppies.

A2 She has a soft spot for romantic comedies.

B1 My grandmother has a soft spot for homemade cookies.

B2 Despite his tough exterior, he has a soft spot for his younger sister.

C1 The CEO may seem strict, but he has a soft spot for charitable causes.

C2 The professor has a soft spot for students who show dedication and passion for learning.

Examples of soft spot in a Sentence

formal The manager seems to have a soft spot for employees who show dedication and hard work.

informal My dad has a soft spot for ice cream, he can never resist a scoop or two.

slang I have a soft spot for rom-coms, they always make me feel good.

figurative Despite his tough exterior, he has a soft spot for animals and always donates to animal shelters.

Grammatical Forms of soft spot

• past tense: soft spotted
• plural: soft spots
• comparative: softer spot
• superlative: softest spot
• present tense: soft spot
• future tense: will have a soft spot
• perfect tense: has had a soft spot
• continuous tense: is having a soft spot
• singular: soft spot
• positive degree: soft spot
• infinitive: to have a soft spot
• gerund: having a soft spot
• participle: soft spotting

Origin and Evolution of soft spot

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'soft spot' originated from the medical field to describe a spot on a baby's head where the skull bones have not yet fused together.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'soft spot' has come to be used metaphorically to describe a vulnerability or weakness in someone's character or beliefs.