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
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Not soapy, not silly, not like something ripped out of an airport book buy.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Channel Carolyn Bessette Kennedy with this soapy-clean fragrance oil, which is remarkably similar to the Abdul Kareem Egyptian Musk Oil the style icon once wore.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
For heavy buildup, simply hold a warm, soapy cloth on the spot for 30 seconds and then wipe.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
On asphalt, a stiff broom paired with warm, soapy water can remove grime.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Channel Carolyn Bessette Kennedy with this soapy-clean fragrance oil, which is remarkably similar to the Abdul Kareem Egyptian Musk Oil the style icon once wore.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
For heavy buildup, simply hold a warm, soapy cloth on the spot for 30 seconds and then wipe.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
On asphalt, a stiff broom paired with warm, soapy water can remove grime.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
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 14 Mar. 2026.
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