soupier; soupiest
1
: having the consistency of soup
2
: densely foggy or cloudy
3
: overly sentimental

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
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until beer is reduced just beneath the top of the mustard seeds, about 20 minutes (if mixture is too soupy, the mustard will be runny and thin). David Bancroft, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024 The grits were creamy, but not soupy and packed with flavor while still subtle. Worth Sparkman, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024 Menemen, poached eggs in tomato and pepper sauce, brings to mind shakshuka but with a denser, less soupy consistency. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024 Our soupy air mass promotes the chance for some hit-or-miss downpours into the evening. Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for soupy 

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of soupy was in 1869

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“Soupy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soupy. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

soupy

adjective
soupier; soupiest
1
: resembling soup
2
: thickly foggy or cloudy
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