Soapiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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soapiest
[ ˈsoʊ.pi.ɪst ]
extremely sentimental
Soapiest refers to something that is excessively sentimental or emotional, often in a way that is considered cheesy or melodramatic. The term can be used to describe movies, songs, or even behaviors that evoke strong feelings but may lack depth or realism.
Synonyms
corny, emotional, maudlin, melodramatic, sentimental.
Examples of usage
- That film was the soapiest romance I've ever seen.
- She wrote the soapiest love letter, full of clichés.
- The song's lyrics were the soapiest I've ever heard.
- Their relationship became soapy over time, filled with dramatics.
- He loves the soapiest television dramas.
Translations
Translations of the word "soapiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais ensaboado
🇮🇳 सबसे साबुनयुक्त
🇩🇪 seifigsten
🇮🇩 paling berbusa
🇺🇦 найбільш мильний
🇵🇱 najbardziej mydlany
🇯🇵 最も石鹸のような
🇫🇷 le plus savonneux
🇪🇸 el más jabonoso
🇹🇷 en sabunlu
🇰🇷 가장 비누 같은
🇸🇦 الأكثر صابونًا
🇨🇿 nejmýdlovější
🇸🇰 najmydlejší
🇨🇳 最肥皂的
🇸🇮 najbolj milnat
🇮🇸 sápumesta
🇰🇿 ең сабынды
🇬🇪 ყველაზე საპონი
🇦🇿 ən sabunlu
🇲🇽 el más jabonoso
Etymology
The term 'soapiest' is derived from the word 'soap,' particularly in reference to soap operas, which are television or radio dramas known for their melodramatic content and sentimental themes. The word 'soap opera' originated in the early 20th century when serial dramas were sponsored by soap manufacturers as a means to attract a primarily female audience. Over time, the adjective 'soapy' evolved to describe any context that exaggerates emotional elements, particularly in media and entertainment. The superlative form 'soapiest' amplifies this character, suggesting an extreme level of sentimentality. As television programming diversified, the usage of 'soapy' extended beyond soap operas to encompass a wide range of films, songs, and personal interactions that display the same hallmark of exaggerated emotion. Consequently, the evolution of 'soapiest' reflects broader cultural shifts towards varied expressions of emotion in entertainment.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,757, 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.