1
as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
trudging over soppy ground at the county fair
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as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
scanned the racks looking for the soppiest valentine the store had
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Recent Examples of soppy
Across this soppy set of songs, the sum of these frictions is cyborgish and spectral, music from a MacBook whose dying wish was to see the world.
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Samuel Hyland,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
That declaration ultimately ended up encapsulating the vibe of a good portion of my 2025 music leanings, along with the addition of my penchant for good-old-fashioned soppy crooners, all of which contain a through line of really solid storytelling.
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Rolling Stone,
29 Dec. 2025
The nu-metal tribute to the late right-wing activist is deeply catchy and sickeningly soppy, like Creed but a lot worse.
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Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
22 Dec. 2025
Dad pinches my cheek between his first two fingers with a soppy look in his eyes.
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Literary Hub,
24 Nov. 2025
Brash simian Robbie is a lot more fun to watch than soppy simian Robbie.
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Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
9 Jan. 2025
Paul is Roy, the prickly guy whose sarcastic exterior hides a soppy desire to be loved.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Dec. 2024
The father, Richard (David Paymer), is a charming if soppy patriarch, and certainly the most Allen-esque character.
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Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 June 2024
Samuel Hyland,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
That declaration ultimately ended up encapsulating the vibe of a good portion of my 2025 music leanings, along with the addition of my penchant for good-old-fashioned soppy crooners, all of which contain a through line of really solid storytelling.
—
Rolling Stone,
29 Dec. 2025
The nu-metal tribute to the late right-wing activist is deeply catchy and sickeningly soppy, like Creed but a lot worse.
—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
22 Dec. 2025
Dad pinches my cheek between his first two fingers with a soppy look in his eyes.
—
Literary Hub,
24 Nov. 2025
Brash simian Robbie is a lot more fun to watch than soppy simian Robbie.
—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
9 Jan. 2025
Paul is Roy, the prickly guy whose sarcastic exterior hides a soppy desire to be loved.
—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Dec. 2024
The father, Richard (David Paymer), is a charming if soppy patriarch, and certainly the most Allen-esque character.
—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soppy
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The piece featured a plunging neckline, dripping pearls, and tiny purple ribbons throughout.
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The equivalent of promising your family a weekend away at an all-inclusive resort, and instead ending up at a dirty road-side motel with creaky beds and dripping faucets.
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At its deepest level, this work is fueled by unconditional love—not sentimental or passive love but love as discipline, courage and commitment.
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The Freakier Friday star also reflected on turning 40 in a sentimental Instagram post.
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System1's Spike Rating, an industry measure of emotional intensity paired with speed of brand recognition, credits the film among the top 15% of effective ads in Brazil, inside one of the country's most saturated ad categories.
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Both butter and margarine have a combination of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
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Through the risk of lightning, sticky humidity and a winding line filled with thousands of chanting fans, Argentine fans flooded Bayfront Park with a sea of blue jerseys.
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Smoke uncovered for an additional 30–45 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize into a sticky, lacquered finish.
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And thirdly, the confidence Harley has in its 2026 bikes to facilitate such a thing, and on a wet racetrack no less, is quite frankly amazing.
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Typically, El Niño is associated with wetter-than-normal conditions during the winter in Southern California.
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England looked disjointed and sloppy for much of the first half, while Congo was bright and creative with the ball and held England at bay defensively.
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The regulars were middle-aged men who routinely drank five or six cocktails after work and were only rarely sloppy.
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Pre-soaked toner pads are infused with active ingredients to help smooth skin and enhance hydration, while the anti-aging moisturizer combines NAD+ and hyaluronic acid for a firmer, more radiant look.
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In rainy weather, move orchids to a covered spot, so roots don’t stay soaked.
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The duvet set includes two pillowcases and a duvet cover made from 100 percent cotton that’s pre-washed to ensure softness from night one and designed to mimic the appearance of crisp linen.
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Pre-washed rice has already been rinsed, so washing it again is unnecessary.
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“Soppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soppy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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