SOPPY Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

soppy

adjective

ˈsä-pē

Definition of soppy

as in dripping

containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water trudging over soppy ground at the county fair

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as in sentimental

appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way scanned the racks looking for the soppiest valentine the store had

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Recent Examples of soppy Across this soppy set of songs, the sum of these frictions is cyborgish and spectral, music from a MacBook whose dying wish was to see the world. — Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 15 Apr. 2026 That declaration ultimately ended up encapsulating the vibe of a good portion of my 2025 music leanings, along with the addition of my penchant for good-old-fashioned soppy crooners, all of which contain a through line of really solid storytelling. — Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2025 The nu-metal tribute to the late right-wing activist is deeply catchy and sickeningly soppy, like Creed but a lot worse. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025 Dad pinches my cheek between his first two fingers with a soppy look in his eyes. — Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025 Brash simian Robbie is a lot more fun to watch than soppy simian Robbie. — Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025 Paul is Roy, the prickly guy whose sarcastic exterior hides a soppy desire to be loved. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024 The father, Richard (David Paymer), is a charming if soppy patriarch, and certainly the most Allen-esque character. — Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 June 2024

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Adjective

In honor of her bestie Taylor Swift's wedding with Travis Kelce on July 3, Gomez stepped out in a shimmering Oscar de la Renta dress dripping in crystals and gold fringe detailing.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
The city has taken a slate of actions to help sweat-dripping denizens find refuge from the heat, including opening up additional cooling centers and expanding pool hours.

— Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026

Definition of dripping

Adjective

The collection is inspired by American codes — gingham, crisp whites and saturated reds — and the capsule includes four exclusive styles, two for Saks Fifth Avenue and two for Neiman Marcus.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Genre enthusiasts will find lots to like here, from its rich saturated nighttime ambience to the moody, cine-techno score by Aeph.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 July 2026

Definition of saturated

Adjective

What left me feeling more sticky-fingered were the gorgeous (and authentic) Asian artifacts that were placed throughout the room.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
To overcome the water’s sticky surface tension, the engineers discovered the robot must approach the surface at a steep 70-degree pitch.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

Definition of sticky

Adjective

And thirdly, the confidence Harley has in its 2026 bikes to facilitate such a thing, and on a wet racetrack no less, is quite frankly amazing.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Typically, El Niño is associated with wetter-than-normal conditions during the winter in Southern California.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of wet

Adjective

Lime clasts are tiny white chunks of limestone that were previously mistaken for evidence of sloppy mixing.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026
The Americans played sloppy and ugly soccer in the first half, and Belgium overwhelmed the home side.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of sloppy

Adjective

Pre-soaked toner pads are infused with active ingredients to help smooth skin and enhance hydration, while the anti-aging moisturizer combines NAD+ and hyaluronic acid for a firmer, more radiant look.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
In rainy weather, move orchids to a covered spot, so roots don’t stay soaked.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026

Definition of soaked

Adjective

The duvet set includes two pillowcases and a duvet cover made from 100 percent cotton that’s pre-washed to ensure softness from night one and designed to mimic the appearance of crisp linen.

— Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
Pre-washed rice has already been rinsed, so washing it again is unnecessary.

— Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026

Definition of washed

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