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soft spot

1 of 1noun
/sɔft spɑ:t/
Forms:soft spots
1

a feeling of affection or vulnerability towards someone or something

  • She has a soft spot for stray animals and adopts them whenever possible.
  • Despite his gruff demeanor, he has a soft spot for his grandchildren.
  • He always had a soft spot for romantic movies, even though he rarely admitted it.
  • She confessed to having a soft spot for vintage clothing.
  • I’ve got a soft spot for chocolate cake; it’s my absolute favorite dessert.
Antonyms:
2

any membranous gap between the bones of the cranium in an infant or fetus

3

a sentimental affection