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morbidezza

softness; smoothness

noun mor-bee-DET-tsah Rare

Usage Note

Morbidezza is the abstract noun from morbido, meaning soft or smooth to the touch — used of fabrics, skin, pastry, or a musical tone. This is a classic false-friend trap: morbido does NOT mean 'morbid' (which is morboso in Italian). Morbido and morbidezza are wholly positive words in Italian, evoking pleasantness and comfort.

Examples

"La morbidezza di questo tessuto è sorprendente."

Natural Translation

The softness of this fabric is surprising.

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