soppy

adjective

ˈsä-pē How to pronounce soppy (audio)
Definition of soppynext
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soppy
  1. dripping
  2. sentimental
  3. saturated
  4. sticky
  5. wet
  6. sloppy
  7. soaked
  8. washed
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, the mountain valleys pour their thread-like streams of white water onto the bare earth surfaced by smaller landslides in recent years, leaving it dripping and fresh.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Gomez mirrored the monochrome theme in an autumnal ensemble dripping in shades of brown.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of dripping
Adjective
  • Heavy curtain up; the moaning of sentimental strings; lights rising on some wedges and rectangles of scenery, guys and girls, the guys practically naked save for bits and pieces of neo-Greek get-up.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Its bare bones prose and electrifying pictures preserve, honor and celebrate the people, places and ideas responsible for Rosales’ sentimental education.
    — Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of sentimental
Adjective
  • But the saturated bottom, 50% carbon, is the consistency of axle grease.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Today’s media landscape has become far more saturated and polarized, as well as faster paced, in the decades since Grossman was a reporter.
    — Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of saturated
Adjective
  • The latest data ramp up pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates next week, a move that could lift mortgage and auto loan costs as core inflation proves sticky.
    — Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The pair are tasked with bringing public spending and borrowing under control, with sticky inflation, elevated government borrowing costs and lackluster economic growth adding to the urgency of balancing the books.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of sticky
Adjective
  • Mosquitoes thrive in wet, warm conditions, and prefer to breed in pools of standing water, according to Justin Harbison, an associate professor at Loyola University of Chicago.
    — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • This was a simpler and more secure replacement, though the elastic did tend to perish rather quickly in wet or tropical conditions.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of wet
Adjective
  • The Irish overcame a sloppy first half Sunday night to roll past Wisconsin 41-13 in Green Bay.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Early in the second half, Ipswich had a great chance to counter in a four-vs-four scenario, but Exequiel Palacios’ pass was sloppy and got easily cut out by Alexis Mac Allister.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of sloppy
Adjective
  • Fortunately for us, there are plenty of ways to mix the two this weekend — from spa deals and rum-soaked revelry to a nostalgic hard rock show or a night of stress-busting belly laughs.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Kornacki then exclaimed, trying to collect his soaked papers.
    — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of soaked
Adjective
  • Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
  • As the Cyclospora outbreak grows, experts recommend washing all fresh produce that hasn’t been pre-washed—not just lettuce.
    — Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of washed

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“Soppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soppy. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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