soapy
7 synonyms for soapy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Covered in or full of soap; resembling soap.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use soapy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
soapy water
soapy suds
Etymology
Formed from soap and -y. Compare German Low German sepig (“soapy”), German seifig (“soapy”), and Swedish såpig (“soapy”).
Full origin of soapy →Frequently asked questions
What does “soapy” mean?
The word “soapy” means covered in or full of soap; resembling soap. In plain terms, covered in soap, or (of a story) overdramatic like a soap opera.
How do you pronounce “soapy”?
“Soapy” is pronounced SOH-pee (/ˈsoʊpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “soapy” in a sentence?
Here is “soapy” used in a sentence: “The dishes were left soaking in soapy water.”
What part of speech is “soapy”?
“Soapy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “soapy” have?
“Soapy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covered in or full of soap; resembling soap.
