soapier; soapiest
1
: smeared with soap : lathered
2
: containing or combined with soap or saponin
3
a
: having the qualities of soap
especially : smooth and slippery
4
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a soap opera
soapily adverb
soapiness noun

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
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The soapy musical drama premiered on ABC in 2012. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Sep. 2025 Remember, a little goes a long way, and adding too much can leave a soapy residue. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025 Plug the sink's drain and add just enough hot, soapy water to fully cover the rack. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025 Fresh off the announcement that Netflix renewed the soapy sapphic series, Akerman and Snow presented at the Emmy awards together. Mikelle Street, Them., 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soapy

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of soapy was in 1610

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“Soapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soapy. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

soapy

adjective
soapier; soapiest
1
: smeared with or full of soap
a soapy face
2
: containing or combined with soap
3
: resembling or having the qualities of soap
soapiness noun

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