Morbido

Meaning: Actually means 'soft', 'gentle', or 'smooth'. Una voce morbida = a gentle, smooth voice.

Language: Italian

Literally: morbid

Category: Feelings

Origin: From Latin morbidus — the English 'morbid' came via the 'diseased/unhealthy' path; Italian took the 'soft' meaning.

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