softball
nounDivide softball into syllables:
soft · ball
How to pronounce softball:
Definition of softball:
- softball (noun):
- the ball used in this game
- ball used in playing softball.
- a sport similar to baseball played on a small diamond with a ball that is larger than a baseball and that is pitched underhand
Synonyms for softball:
ball
playground ball
softball game
Antonyms for softball:
challenging
confrontational
confronting
deep
difficult
hard
hard-hitting
heavy
insightful
intensive
profound
provocative
reflective
serious
thought-provoking
thoughtful
weighty
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