Soft-boiled (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(eggs) having the yolk still liquid; "soft-boiled eggs".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Soft-boiled eggs were a staple at the Sunday brunch, accompanied by a side of whole-grain toast and a dash of paprika.
- Her morning ritual involved delicately peeling a soft-boiled egg, which she then paired with a warm cup of black coffee.
- As he dipped the soft-boiled egg into a runny layer of honey, he closed his eyes, appreciating the flavors of the morning.
- Carefully crafted to serve soft-boiled eggs to every table, the brunch cafe devised an egg delivery system on metal skillets with ceramic spoons.
- Preparing the morning spread took considerable skill, from setting out bowls of freshly chopped chives to perfecting soft-boiled eggs on every plate.
Meaning 2
Easily moved to pity or sorrow; "a softhearted judge".
Classification
All adjective clusters.