soft fur

Silky animal covering

Soft fur describes animal pelage that feels smooth and yielding to the touch, lacking coarseness or stiffness.

The phrase appears in descriptions of pets, plush toys, and luxury textiles: The rabbit's soft fur was irresistible to pet.

It often evokes comfort and tactile pleasure.

Related

silky · fuzzy · pelt · coat · rabbit · kitten · baby animal · cuddly · stroke · nuzzle · warm · cozy · mink · angora · fleece · cashmere · brushed · smooth

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texture

soft furcoarse hair

Thick, rough strands

matted fur · rough coat · abrasive surface

material hardness

soft furhard shell

Rigid outer protective layer

bony plates

material type

soft furthick hide

Insensitivity to insults

leathery skin · armored plating

Family

soft, fur, soften, softly, softness, softer, softest, softened, softening

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G