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Definition of soapy

soapy

/ˈsoʊ.pi/
soap · y
Adverb:soapily
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soapy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Containing, covered with, or resembling soap or lather.

Example

"She rinsed the dishes in a basin of warm, soapy water."

2

Resembling a soap opera in being overly melodramatic, sentimental, or contrived.

Example

"Critics complained that the series finale relied too heavily on soapy subplots rather than serious character development."

3

Excessively flattering, unctuous, or insincerely ingratiating in manner.

Example

"No one trusted the salesman because of his soapy compliments and overly eager smile."

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• Rhymes for soapy

• Nearby Words

soapsuds
soapweed
soapwort
soapy
soar
soarer
soaring

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the noun 'soap' (from Old English 'sāpe', of Proto-Germanic origin) combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Soapy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/soapy
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