soapy

adjective
\ ˈsō-pē How to pronounce soapy (audio) \
soapier; soapiest

Definition of soapy

1 : smeared with soap : lathered
2 : containing or combined with soap or saponin
3a : having the qualities of soap especially : smooth and slippery
4 : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a soap opera

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Other Words from soapy

soapily \ ˈsō-​pə-​lē How to pronounce soapily (audio) \ adverb
soapiness \ ˈsō-​pē-​nəs How to pronounce soapiness (audio) \ noun

Examples of soapy in a Sentence

The stone has a soapy feel. a typically soapy introduction for the guest speaker at the organization's annual banquet

Recent Examples on the Web

Wash containers, shelves, and areas that held any pig ear dog treats with hot, soapy water. Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, "Dog Goods USA is recalling its Chef Toby Pig Ears Treats because of salmonella health risk," 19 Aug. 2019 Manually pull them off and drop into soapy water to drown. Ellen Nibali, baltimoresun.com, "Garden Q&A: The very hungry caterpillars and protecting the phlox," 15 Aug. 2019 Avoid swallowing water while swimming, and take a bath or shower with warm, soapy water after being in the water. Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star, "The algae that killed 3 dogs has been found in Indiana. Here's what you should know.," 12 Aug. 2019 To use, fill the bowl or sink with soapy water to cover half the height of the brush and push the suction cup firmly onto the bottom. Jean Kressy, BostonGlobe.com, "Brush for glassware mounts in your sink," 5 Aug. 2019 Wash containers, shelves, and areas that held any pig ear dog treats with hot, soapy water. Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, "Don't give your dog pig ear pet treats, FDA says, warning of salmonella outbreak," 31 July 2019 These owners should also clean anything that came in contact with the treats with hot, soapy water. Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, "CDC Links Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak that Has Hospitalized 20 to Pig Ear Dog Treats," 25 July 2019 Adding to the soapy drama: a maid’s (Anne Winters) pregnancy (which causes big problems for management), and an upstairs/downstairs romance between Alicia and a handsome waiter with a secret (Lincoln Younes). Ew Staff, EW.com, "What to Watch on Monday: The most dramatic Latvian episode of The Bachelorette ever," 17 June 2019 Showrunner Krysta Vernoff presides over all the soapy hospital drama, leading to days where women almost entirely run the show behind the scenes. Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, "This is The Moment Grey's Anatomy Stopped Being Hell For Ellen Pompeo," 6 June 2019

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First Known Use of soapy

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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More Definitions for soapy

soapy

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of soapy

: containing soap
: like soap

soapy

adjective
\ ˈsō-pē How to pronounce soapy (audio) \
soapier; soapiest

Kids Definition of soapy

1 : covered with soap a soapy face
2 : containing soap soapy water
3 : like soap a soapy feel

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