softcore

/ˈsɔftkɔr/
adjective
  1. Relating to pornography that is less explicit, with no actual sexual acts shown.
    • The website only allows softcore images, not hardcore material.
    • The movie was rated R for softcore adult content.
    • She prefers softcore romance novels over explicit ones.
  2. Less extreme or intense than the most serious or demanding version of something.
    • He started with softcore hiking trails before attempting the mountain.
    • The game has a softcore mode for beginners.
    • This is a softcore version of the workout, with lighter weights.
noun
  1. Softcore pornography or material.
    • She found the softcore boring and turned it off.
    • The magazine is known for its softcore, not hardcore content.
    • Many cable channels show softcore late at night.
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