Softcore (adjective)

  1. Describing a form of pornographic material that is less explicit or graphic in nature than hardcore pornography.
  2. Relating to a form of entertainment that is less sexually explicit in nature than hardcore.

Origin:

The word "softcore" is thought to be a combination of the words "soft" and "core" referring to the explicitness level of the material, where it is less explicit or "soft" compared to "hardcore" material. it is first recorded in use in the late 20th century.

Examples:

  1. The movie was classified as softcore pornography.
  2. The softcore magazine was on the top shelf.
  3. He was watching softcore porn on his computer.
  4. She was uncomfortable with the softcore scene in the movie.
  5. The softcore site was blocked by the internet filter.
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