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Soapy: meaning, definitions and examples

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soapy

 

[ หˆsoสŠpi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

texture, quality

The term 'soapy' refers to something that has the characteristics of soap or is reminiscent of it. This can include a slippery, smooth texture or the presence of foam or lather. 'Soapy' is often used to describe water that is filled with soap bubbles or a substance that leaves a slick, often greasy, residue. In a broader sense, it can also refer to content that is melodramatic or overly sentimental, particularly in narratives like soap operas.

Synonyms

foamy, lathery, slick, slippery

Examples of usage

  • The soapy water slipped through my fingers.
  • She used a soapy solution to clean the dishes.
  • He found the plot of the movie a bit too soapy for his taste.
  • The soapy texture made it difficult to hold onto.

Translations

Translations of the word "soapy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ensaboado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฌเฅเคจเคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช seifig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bersabun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะธะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mydlany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿณ้นธใฎ (sekken no)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท savonneux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jabonoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sabunlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋ˆ„ ๊ฐ™์€ (binu gateun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุงุจูˆู†ู‰ (sabuni)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรฝdlovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mydlovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚ฅ็š‚็š„ (fรฉizร o de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ milni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรกpuรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฑั‹ะฝะดั‹ (sabyndy)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒœแƒ˜แƒก (sabnis)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sabunlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jabonoso

Word origin

The word 'soapy' is derived from 'soap', which has its roots in the Latin word 'sapo', referring to a substance used for cleaning. The transition from 'soap' to 'soapy' as an adjective likely occurred to describe not just the physical characteristics of the soap itself but also the effects or qualities that soap imparts to other substances, especially water. The development of soap-making techniques throughout history, including the saponification process recognized in the 19th century, has influenced how the term is understood today. Additionally, the cultural context of 'soapy' has expanded, especially in relation to television and media, where melodramatic narratives are often labeled as 'soapy'. This evolution reflects the interplay between language, culture, and technology over centuries.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,514, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.