Soapy (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech; "buttery praise"; "gave him a fulsome introduction"; "an oily sycophantic press agent"; "oleaginous hypocrisy"; "smarmy self-importance"; "the unctuous Uriah Heep"; "soapy compliments".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's soapy speech about the benefits of the new tax law left many in the audience skeptical.
- Her soapy praise of the boss's ideas was seen as insincere by her coworkers.
- The soapy introduction by the emcee made the guest of honor feel uncomfortable.
- The company's soapy advertising campaign was criticized for being overly flattering and misleading.
- The soapy compliments from the stranger made me wonder what he really wanted.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Resembling or having the qualities of soap; "a soapy consistency".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The hospital antiseptic cream left her hands feeling clean but sticky with a soapy consistency that refused to wear off.
- When her arthritis acted up, my aunt loved soaking her fingers in a basin of warm soapy water to loosen the stiff joints.
- You can spot algae blooms in fresh water when its appearance takes on a slimy soapy sheen.
- The bubbles from the broken chemical device enveloped us in a thick gray fog with a faintly metallic soapy smell.
- After a greasy meal, the salad dressing tasted rich with a disgustingly soapy aftertaste.