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soapy

UK
/ˈsəʊ.pi/
US
/ˈsoʊ.pi/

Translations

soapyadjective
soapier
Comp.
soapiest
Super.
UK
/ˈsəʊ.pi/
US
/ˈsoʊ.pi/
mièvreAu sens de « excessivement sentimental », notamment pour un récit ou un film.
The movie was criticized for its soapy plot and unrealistic characters.
Le film a été critiqué pour son intrigue mièvre et ses personnages irréalistes.
The soapy water made the floor slippery.
L’eau savonneuse rendait le sol glissant.
savonneuxAu sens de « qui ressemble à du savon ».
The soapy residue left on the dishes was difficult to rinse off.
Le résidu savonneux laissé sur la vaisselle était difficile à rincer.
Additional translations
mielleuxAu sens de « trop flatteur, obséquieux ».
Synonyms
lathery
slick
bubbly
foamy
sudsy

Definitions

soapyadjective
Containing or covered with soap.
The soapy water made the floor slippery.
Resembling soap in texture or appearance.
The soapy residue left on the dishes was difficult to rinse off.
Excessively sentimental or melodramatic, similar to a soap opera.
The movie was criticized for its soapy plot and unrealistic characters.
Smoothly flattering or ingratiating; smugly polite or smarmy in manner or speech.
His soapy compliments made everyone in the room feel uneasy.
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