Meaning
soft, limp, weak
- not hard or firm to the touch; soft, yielding, flabby
- lacking energy, firmness, or determination; weak, spineless
In a sentence
Il terreno era troppo molle dopo le forti piogge di ieri.
The ground was too soft after yesterday's heavy rains.
Non sopporto le strette di mano molli e sfuggenti.
I can't stand limp, evasive handshakes.
Perché ti mostri così molle di fronte alle sue richieste ingiuste?
Why are you being so weak in the face of his unfair demands?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| molle | masculine · singular |
| molle | feminine · singular |
| molli | masculine · plural |
| molli | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Follows the two-form adjective pattern: -e for singular (m/f), -i for plural (m/f).
- Often synonymous with 'morbido', but 'molle' can convey excessive softness, floppiness, or weakness.