Soapy: meaning, definitions and examples
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soapy
[ หsoสpi ]
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:
๐ต๐น ensaboado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคฌเฅเคจเคฆเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช seifig
๐ฎ๐ฉ bersabun
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะธะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ mydlany
๐ฏ๐ต ็ณ้นธใฎ (sekken no)
๐ซ๐ท savonneux
๐ช๐ธ jabonoso
๐น๐ท sabunlu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๋ ๊ฐ์ (binu gateun)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตุงุจููู (sabuni)
๐จ๐ฟ mรฝdlovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ mydlovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฅ็็ (fรฉizร o de)
๐ธ๐ฎ milni
๐ฎ๐ธ sรกpuรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฑัะฝะดั (sabyndy)
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแก (sabnis)
๐ฆ๐ฟ sabunlu
๐ฒ๐ฝ jabonoso
Etymology
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.
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