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Hardbound vs Softbound - What's the difference?

hardbound | softbound |

In of a book terms the difference between softbound and hardbound

is that softbound is with a cover of flexible paper rather than a rigid cardboard cover while hardbound is having a hardcover; hardback.

hardbound

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (of a book) Having a hardcover; hardback

    • softbound

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (of a book) With a cover of flexible paper rather than a rigid cardboard cover.

    • Synonyms

    * paperback

    Antonyms

    * hardback * hardcovered