Soapier: meaning, definitions and examples

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soapier

 

[ หˆsoสŠpiหษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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

foamy, lathered, slick

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais ensaboado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฌเฅเคจ เคœเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช seifiger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih sabun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะปัŒัˆ ะผะธะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bardziej mydlany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚Š็Ÿณ้นธใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus savonneux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs jabonoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha sabunlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ๋น„๋ˆ„ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุตุงุจูˆู†ู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรญce mรฝdlovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ viac mydlovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ดๅƒ่‚ฅ็š‚็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bolj milnat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meira sรกpu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะฟั–ั€ัˆั–ะบั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜ แƒกแƒแƒžแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha sabunlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs jabonoso

Etymology

The term 'soapy' derives from the word 'soap', which has its roots in the Old English word 'sฤpe', 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.