Soapier: meaning, definitions and examples
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soapier
[ หsoสpiหษr ]
quality comparison
Soapier is the comparative form of the adjective 'soapy', which describes something that contains more soap or resembles soap in texture or characteristics. It is often used to describe products intended for cleaning, such as detergents or shampoos, that produce more lather or foam compared to their counterparts. The term can also imply that the item is slick or greasy, similar to how soap might feel on the skin. In culinary contexts, it might refer to a dish that has an excessive amount of a certain flavor or texture, giving it a more slippery or greasy feel.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- This detergent is soapier than the last one.
- I prefer a soapier shampoo for more lather.
- The new soap is soapier and feels richer on the skin.
Translations
Translations of the word "soapier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais ensaboado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคฌเฅเคจ เคเฅเคธเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช seifiger
๐ฎ๐ฉ lebih sabun
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะปัั ะผะธะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bardziej mydlany
๐ฏ๐ต ใใ็ณ้นธใฎใใใช
๐ซ๐ท plus savonneux
๐ช๐ธ mรกs jabonoso
๐น๐ท daha sabunlu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ๋น๋ ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุซุฑ ุตุงุจูููุง
๐จ๐ฟ vรญce mรฝdlovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ viac mydlovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆดๅ่ฅ็็
๐ธ๐ฎ bolj milnat
๐ฎ๐ธ meira sรกpu
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉะฟััััะบัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแ แกแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ daha sabunlu
๐ฒ๐ฝ mรกs jabonoso
Etymology
The term 'soapy' derives from the word 'soap', which has its roots in the Old English word 'sฤpe', connected to the Latin word 'sapo', meaning soap. Soap has been used for thousands of years, believed to have originated in ancient Babylon around 2800 BC, where soap-like materials were made from animal fats and wood ash. The use of soap for cleaning and hygiene expanded significantly over the centuries, particularly in Europe during the Middle Ages when artisans began to produce soap commercially. The comparative form 'soapier' likely emerged in the 19th century as the demand for cleaner and more effective cleaning products grew, reflecting the evolving language around household items and personal care. The word captures not only the literal quality of soap but also the cultural obsession with cleanliness that has developed in modern societies.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,702, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.