soft-focus

adjective

soft-fo·​cus ˈsȯf(t)-ˈfō-kəs 

1

of a photographic image : having unsharp outlines

2

of a lens : producing an image having unsharp outlines

Examples of soft-focus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Think soft-focus browns, pinky beiges, and tawny neutrals that reference the fleshy to true brown ’90s lip trends in a more refined fashion. —Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 20 June 2025

Wilson also turns in one of her most commanding, dynamic vocal performances to date, crescendoing from a soft-focus, tender vocal, before gradually reaching into her upper register for powerful moments that heighten the song’s emotional acuity. —Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 May 2025

Its blurring abilities come from the Luminous Perfection soft-focus powder that’s included in the formula. —Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 May 2025

Thanks to moisture-locking humectants (like propanediol), the featherlight liquid feels hydrating and comfortable—a surprising feat for a foundation that's so budge-proof—while soft-focus pigments render imperfections nearly invisible. —Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for soft-focus

• defocus
• refocus
• autofocus
• crocus
• focus
• hocus
• locus