μαλακός — meaning in English

English meaning

• bland adj Lacking strong flavour; mild or tasteless.
• soft adj Giving way easily under pressure; not hard or firm.

Senses

μαλακός is used for these senses in English:

• bland (now, _, rare) Mild; soft, gentle, balmy; smooth in manner; suave.
• soft Easily giving way under pressure.

bland — full definition

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

soft — full definition

1. adj Giving way easily under pressure; not hard or firm.
2. adj Gentle, mild, or quiet, rather than harsh or intense.
3. adj Lenient or lacking firmness, especially regarding rules or discipline.

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