soapier; soapiest
1
: smeared with soap : lathered
2
: containing or combined with soap or saponin
4
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a soap opera
Synonyms of soapy
Examples of soapy in a Sentence
The stone has a soapy feel.
a typically soapy introduction for the guest speaker at the organization's annual banquet
Recent Examples on the Web
Soak the grease filter in warm, soapy water for at least 10 minutes and scrub with a dish brush or sponge.
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
Use a clean, damp cloth to remove soapy residue.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
This is a soapy comedy-drama about living in West Texas and working in the petroleum industry — and though the cartel theatrics and traditional crime-drama beats kick in from time to time, Sheridan is more interested in day-to-day life.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2025
Cutting boards, knives and plates that have been in contact with raw meat, seafood or poultry should never be reused for cooked or ready-to-eat foods unless they have been thoroughly washed in hot, soapy water.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
Use a clean, damp cloth to remove soapy residue.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
This is a soapy comedy-drama about living in West Texas and working in the petroleum industry — and though the cartel theatrics and traditional crime-drama beats kick in from time to time, Sheridan is more interested in day-to-day life.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2025
Cutting boards, knives and plates that have been in contact with raw meat, seafood or poultry should never be reused for cooked or ready-to-eat foods unless they have been thoroughly washed in hot, soapy water.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for soapy
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“Soapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soapy. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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