Definition of soupy
soupier
;soupiest
1 : having the consistency of soup
2 : densely foggy or cloudy
3 : overly sentimental
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Examples of soupy in a Sentence
The gravy was too soupy.
the soupy skies over the island make a nighttime landing a very risky business
Recent Examples of soupy from the Web
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Mr. Trump’s appearance at the golf tournament on a soupy summer Saturday stirred excitement but also caused static.
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Makes enough for 10 to 12 servings 8 cups mixed fresh berries 1 cup sugar Stir berries and sugar in a medium pot over medium-low heat, then simmer on low for 30 to 40 minutes until berries are soupy.
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That particular mac and cheese featured a creamy (but not soupy) blend of cheese, noodles thick enough to stand up to all that flavor and a pile of bacon lardons on top.
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Okra masala takes a similarly curious turn as a dry preparation, sweet with natural caramelization, in contrast to its soupy tomato-and-chickpea cousin.
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The resulting broth is soupier than traditional Japanese curry, which is typically thickened with flour.
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That sauce can be pale and soupy, or dark and glossy.
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Tomorrow (Tuesday): Expecting foggy/soupy conditions in the early morning, which may reduce visibility on the roads.
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The paella, which comes topped with a decadent tower of seafood, is like a soupy risotto.
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First Known Use of soupy
1869
SOUPY Defined for English Language Learners
soupy
playDefinition of soupy for English Language Learners
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: resembling soup
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: very foggy or cloudy
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