soppy

adjective

ˈsä-pē How to pronounce soppy (audio)
Definition of soppynext
1
as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water trudging over soppy ground at the county fair

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2
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 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 song is saccharine, soppy, and tongue-in-cheek, like all of Redd Kross’ best power pop songs. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soppy
  1. sentimental
  2. saturated
  3. sticky
  4. wet
  5. sloppy
  6. saturate
  7. sodden
  8. flooded
Adjective
  • Strahovski and her family said their goodbyes to the city in a sentimental post in February 2025.
    — Emy LaCroix, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The British monarch and his longtime partner, who celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, marked the sentimental milestone on Monday with a pair of portraits shared on social media.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of sentimental
Adjective
  • Follow the journalist for a continued conversation about the risks of injectables, why founders need to invest in TikTok, and how to maintain success as a beauty brand in 2024’s saturated market.
    — Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • These foods are high in saturated fats, which contribute to chronic inflammation, gut issues, and weight gain—all of which can lead to liver problems.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of saturated
Adjective
  • Pitchers were becoming too dominant with the sticky stuff.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Aphids excrete the sap as honeydew, leaving leaves sticky and susceptible to sooty mold.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of sticky
Adjective
  • But Morris got wet and was suffering from hypothermia by the time rescuers arrived.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Some greens are known for being dry while others have a rep for being wet, and a new type of golf ball coating could make for better golfing on both.
    — Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of wet
Adjective
  • Had the veteran made sloppy errors or been at blame for any goals conceded, Farke would have been left with nowhere else to turn.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
  • During Nebraska’s run, Cardenas endured an uncharacteristic sloppy spell, turning over the ball six times in the first half.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of sloppy
Adjective
  • Fully saturate mid-lengths to ends, avoiding your scalp entirely.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Alternatively, saturate cotton balls with essential oil and place them near all possible entry points.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025
Definition of saturate
Adjective
  • Instead of creating huge reservoirs to dam the rivers and compromise their delicate ecology, Bhutanese turbines harness their natural flow, meaning a glut of power during the sodden summers and a dearth during the parched winters.
    — By Charlie Campbell/Gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
  • But officials wondered: What if sodden snow and vanishing ice stalled American men and machines and weakened these northern defenses?
    — Paul Bierman, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of sodden
Adjective
  • The first assignment for the crew of neighbors: a couple of homes on higher ground with flooded basements.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In Louisville, Kentucky, over 60 people were evacuated on Monday from a hotel surrounded by flooded roads, according to Louisville Metro Emergency Services.
    — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of flooded

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“Soppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soppy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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