soapier; soapiest
1
: smeared with soap : lathered
2
: containing or combined with soap or saponin
4
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a soap opera
Synonyms of soapy
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
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Wash surfaces with warm, soapy water before sanitizing them with a solution mix of 1 tablespoon of chlorine bleach and 1 gallon of water.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Remove the drain cover, clear any visible hair clogs, and soak the cover in white vinegar to remove soapy residue.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
Soak it in hot, soapy water for about 20 minutes, then give it another good scrub to remove any remaining buildup.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
The agency also suggested washing items and surfaces that may have touched the formula using hot, soapy water or a dishwasher.
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Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Remove the drain cover, clear any visible hair clogs, and soak the cover in white vinegar to remove soapy residue.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
Soak it in hot, soapy water for about 20 minutes, then give it another good scrub to remove any remaining buildup.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
The agency also suggested washing items and surfaces that may have touched the formula using hot, soapy water or a dishwasher.
—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for soapy
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“Soapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soapy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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