Soapy

/ˈsoʊ.pi/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Containing or resembling soap; having the characteristics of soap.

The soapy water slipped through my fingers as I washed the dishes.

Slippery or greasy, often in a figurative sense.

The politician's soapy promises failed to convince the voters.

Relating to or characteristic of a soap opera; melodramatic.

The show's plot twists were soapy, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats.

Derived from the word 'soap' with the suffix '-y' added to form an adjective.

soapy story

A story that is overly sentimental or melodramatic.

soapy suds

Foamy bubbles formed by soap in water.

soap

A substance used with water for washing and cleaning.

suds

The bubbles formed when soap is mixed with water.

Overly sentimental or clichéd.

That love song is so soapy, I can't take it seriously.