soapy
Americanadjective
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containing or impregnated with soap.
soapy water.
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covered with soap or lather.
soapy dishes.
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of the nature of soap; resembling soap.
a soft, soapy fiber.
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pertaining to or characteristic of soap.
a clean, soapy smell.
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Informal. characteristic or reminiscent of a soap opera; melodramatic; corny.
a soapy plot.
adjective
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containing or covered with soap
soapy water
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resembling or characteristic of soap
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slang flattering or persuasive
noun
Other Word Forms
- soapily adverb
- soapiness noun
Etymology
Origin of soapy
Example Sentences
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The arrival of the soapy “Scream 7” is a rare example of a 1990s cultural artifact that has survived, though its pulse is weakening.
The show, then and now, combines a sentimental, satirical, soapy, sometimes surreal comedy with a straightforward medical show.
From Los Angeles Times
The soapy drama series, which premiered in 1989 and ran for 11 seasons, followed the lives and relationships of lifeguards who patrolled L.A.
From Los Angeles Times
“You can wear an apron. And I’ll do all the soapy stuff.”
From Literature
“The Pitt” is already one of the best shows in TV, “Industry” is soapy fun and “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” looks intriguing.
From MarketWatch
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