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sanft — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • balmy adj Of weather, pleasantly warm and mild.
  • bland adj Lacking strong flavour; mild or tasteless.
  • delicate adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
  • gentle adj Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
  • gently adv Softly or lightly, without force or roughness.
  • gingerly adv In a cautious and delicate manner; (very) carefully or cautiously.
  • placid adj Calm, peaceful, and not easily disturbed.
  • soft adj Giving way easily under pressure; not hard or firm.
  • subdued adj Quieter or more restrained than usual, especially in mood.

Senses

sanft is used for these senses in English:

  • balmy Soothing or fragrant.
  • balmy Of weather, mild and pleasant.
  • bland Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating.
  • delicate Light, or softly tinted; said of a colour.
  • gentle Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.
  • gently In a gentle manner; to a gentle degree.
  • gingerly In a cautious and delicate manner; (very) carefully or cautiously.
  • placid calm and quiet; peaceful; tranquil

balmy — full definition

  1. adj Of weather, pleasantly warm and mild.
  2. adj Slightly crazy or foolish (British slang).

bland — full definition

  1. adj Lacking strong flavour; mild or tasteless.
  2. adj Lacking excitement, character, or interest.

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