Soppy Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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soppy

[ˈsɒpi ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

romantic relationship

Excessively sentimental or emotional in a way that seems insincere or silly.

Synonyms

mawkish, schmaltzy, sentimental, syrupy.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
soppy	Used to describe something overly emotional in a trivial or silly way, often used in British English. That movie was so soppy, I couldn't stop rolling my eyes. She sent me a soppy love letter.
sentimental	Used to describe strong feelings of tenderness, nostalgia, or affection. Can be positive or slightly critical depending on context. She kept all her old letters for sentimental reasons. His speech was a bit too sentimental for my taste.
mawkish	Describes something that is excessively sentimental to the point that it feels sickening or objectionable. His mawkish speech at the wedding didn't impress many guests. The novel was criticized for its mawkish portrayal of love.
schmaltzy	Refers to something overly sentimental and melodramatic, often in an exaggerated or tacky manner. Commonly used in American English. The TV show had a really schmaltzy ending that felt forced. She loves watching schmaltzy romantic comedies.
syrupy	Describes something that is overly sweet in an insincere or exaggerated way. The romance was so syrupy, it felt unrealistic. His syrupy compliments made me feel uncomfortable.

Examples of usage

He always writes such soppy love letters to his girlfriend.
She gets soppy and teary-eyed every time she watches a romantic movie.
Don't be soppy, just tell her how you feel honestly.

^{Context #2 | Adjective}

behavior

Showing too much sympathy or emotion in a way that annoys other people.

Synonyms

emotional, mushy, overly sentimental, weak.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
soppy	This word is often used to describe something overly sentimental to the point of being silly or foolish. It has a negative connotation. The movie was so soppy that I couldn't stop rolling my eyes
emotional	This word can be used in both positive and negative contexts to describe someone who expresses strong feelings. She became very emotional when she talked about her childhood
overly sentimental	This phrase clearly indicates excessive sentimentality and is often used in a critical or negative way. His speech was overly sentimental, and many people felt uncomfortable
mushy	This word is similar to 'soppy' in that it describes something excessively sentimental, often to a cringe-worthy extent. It also has a negative connotation. I couldn't finish the book; the dialogue was just too mushy
weak	This word, when used to describe emotionality, implies a lack of strength or fortitude and has a highly negative connotation. He thinks showing his feelings makes him seem weak

Examples of usage

Stop being so soppy, toughen up a bit!
I find his soppy grin irritating.
It's annoying how she gets all soppy over every little thing.

Translations

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Origin of 'soppy'

The word 'soppy' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the noun 'sop' meaning a piece of bread dipped in liquid. Over time, 'soppy' evolved to describe something overly sentimental or emotional, similar to the excessive soaking of bread in liquid. The term has since been used to describe individuals or behavior that exhibit an exaggerated display of emotion or sentimentality.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,438, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.

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