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
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
In one of her more soapy, theatrical moments, Janssen's Betty arrives by boat to the Amsterdam Music Awards to upend a big work moment for her ex's new lover.
—
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Wash attachments in warm, soapy water in the sink.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Wash your hands, cooking implements and surfaces thoroughly with hot, soapy water before and after handling raw eggs or foods that contain them.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2025
Like millions of viewers, Rashad Raisani grew enchanted with Music City through watching the soapy nighttime drama Nashville, which captivated fans during its 2012-2018 run and led to a major tourism boom in Nashville and interest in country music.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for soapy
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Wash attachments in warm, soapy water in the sink.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Wash your hands, cooking implements and surfaces thoroughly with hot, soapy water before and after handling raw eggs or foods that contain them.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2025
Like millions of viewers, Rashad Raisani grew enchanted with Music City through watching the soapy nighttime drama Nashville, which captivated fans during its 2012-2018 run and led to a major tourism boom in Nashville and interest in country music.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for soapy
Cite this Entry
“Soapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soapy. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share