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souffle-like

souffle-like

7.4
Feels light and soft, like a fluffy cake
  • adjective
  • /suːˈflɛɪ laɪk/
  • US
translation icon : similar a un soufflé
  • We enjoyed a souffle-like omelet for breakfast, fluffy and perfectly risen.

Examples

  • Her voice carried a souffle-like softness, light and delicate.

  • The cake had a souffle-like texture that melted in my mouth.

  • The dessert had a souffle-like texture that melted in the mouth.

  • This cake is incredibly souffle-like and fluffy.

  • Her dessert was light and airy, showcasing a souffle-like texture that melted in your mouth.

  • The chef presented a souffle-like dish that impressed everyone with its delicate fluffiness.

  • He savored the souffle-like cake, noting how its lightness made it the perfect end to the meal.

Synonyms

light and fluffy
vssouffle-like
4 2.9

Soft and airy with small air pockets that make it not heavy

is more specific, matching the airy texture of a light baked egg dish

How Airy

airy
6 3.4
souffle-like
  • US
7.4
feathery
6 3.4
light
79 1.0
compact
60 4.1

Surface Forms

souffle-like positive

Morphology

souffle-like = souffle (transparent) = souffle + like

The adjective is formed by the regular English suffix '-like' meaning 'resembling', so learners knowing 'souffle' can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Souffle-like comes from the French word soufflé, from the verb souffler meaning 'to blow'. A soufflé is a dish that 'puffs' up with air, so souffle-like describes something light, airy, and softly risen, like a gentle puff.