Softcore
adj, noun, slang
adj, noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Pornography that does not contain depictions of explicit sexual penetration. uncountable
Adjective
- 1 Less intense, committed or aggressive than hardcore. slang, usually
"Distinct from hardcore punks, softcore punks expressed less commitment to punk values […]"
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"Tom prefers softcore porn, while Mary prefers hardcore."
Etymology
From soft + core, by analogy with hardcore.