soapy

[ˈsəʊpi]

soapy Definition

• 1. covered or filled with soap
• 2. resembling soap in texture or consistency
• 3. having the qualities or characteristics of soap

Using soapy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "soapy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The soapy water made the floor slippery.

• Example

  The soapy film on the dishes was hard to rinse off.

• Example

  The car wash left a soapy residue on the windshield.

soapy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for soapy

• foamy
• lathery
• sudsy
• bubbly

Phrases with soapy

• soapy taste

  a taste that is reminiscent of soap, often caused by using too much soap when washing dishes or utensils

  Example

  The soup had a soapy taste because the cook didn't rinse the pot properly.

• soapy drama

  a television show or movie that is overly sentimental or melodramatic

  Example

  I don't like watching those soapy dramas on TV, they are too predictable and unrealistic.

• soapy water

  water that has soap or detergent added to it, used for cleaning or washing

  Example

  I filled the bucket with soapy water and started scrubbing the kitchen floor.

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Summary: soapy in Brief

The term 'soapy' [ˈsəʊpi] refers to something that is covered or filled with soap, or resembles soap in texture or consistency. It can also describe something that has the qualities or characteristics of soap. Examples include 'The soapy water made the floor slippery,' and 'The car wash left a soapy residue on the windshield.' Phrases like 'soapy taste' and 'soapy drama' extend the meaning to taste and entertainment contexts.