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soap opera

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of soap opera

something (as a work of literature or music) that is too sentimental
  • The movie started out well, but quickly devolved into improbable soap opera.
Synonyms of soap opera

corn, goo, mush, schmaltz (also schmalz), sludge, slush
Words Related to soap opera

claptrap, drivel, rubbish, tripe

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