1
as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
trudging over soppy ground at the county fair
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2
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
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.
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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
Even so, as the unfiltered Moon in your intimacy zone aggravates soppy Neptune in your expressive 5th house, knowing when to stop sharing the gory details of your physical symptoms could be a challenge.
—Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
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
Even so, as the unfiltered Moon in your intimacy zone aggravates soppy Neptune in your expressive 5th house, knowing when to stop sharing the gory details of your physical symptoms could be a challenge.
—Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soppy
Adjective
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The camera returned one more time to show the mom placing a second spoon into her cup and wiping off excess dripping from the sides with a napkin.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Everything, from the chassis, the frame, swingarm, subframe, and wheels, is dripping in carbon fiber.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Welsh has a distinct desire to stay away from sappy and sentimental, too tidy for such a messy story.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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In April, don’t miss the rollout of Mother’s Day cards, from funny and quirky to sweet and sentimental.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Two distinct color stories emerged—ones rooted in boldly saturated primary shades, the other in pale pastel tones typically associated with this time of year—demonstrating that the best colorful sneakers this season span the full spectrum.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2026
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The earthy colorways can give your bathroom a serene aesthetic, like the cream hue Collins has or oak and walnut for something a bit more saturated.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough that is slightly sticky, 5 minutes.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
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Some scrapers feature a curved tip for working with sticky ingredients.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Spray dry toilet paper with cleansing, soothing and refreshing Pristine to create an instant wet wipe that is actually flushable and safe for your sewer and septic systems.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The system could make the field wet at Petco Park on Friday evening, where the Padres host the Colorado Rockies.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Nico Hoerner hit a leadoff homer and then delivered an RBI double during a five-run fifth inning as the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Still, plushy, squelchy chairs don’t have to look sloppy either.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Crown’s soaked supporters erupted.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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Video showed a soaked Molly among a pile of rocks as a crewman picked her up and carried her to the helicopter.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Many people rely on pre-washed salad mix for its convenience.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
6 Apr. 2026
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As far as the yellow bed sheets go, this feels like the truest butter yellow—still pastel but not white-washed.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Soppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soppy. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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