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 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. — 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
  1. dripping
  2. sentimental
  3. saturated
  4. sticky
  5. wet
  6. sloppy
  7. soaked
  8. washed
Adjective
  • But Haslem was dripping sweat after the Heat’s training camp practices this week at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Every visitor must exit through the Blood Room, a gruesomely immersive space whose walls are streaked, smeared, splattered and practically dripping with the red stuff.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of dripping
Adjective
  • What was once a contemporary exploration of horror has become a sentimental aesthetic, with this particular version of 2011 looking ironically idealistic because younger viewers never had to live inside it.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In a sentimental moment before Game 2 of the Wild Card Series, Bellinger caught the ceremonial first pitch from his father, Clay Bellinger, who played for the Yankees from 1999-2001.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of sentimental
Adjective
  • In my experience, the answer isn’t simply generating more demand but generating high-quality demand, standing out in a saturated market and giving the right people a compelling reason to take the next step.
    — David Cozzens, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Animal sources tend to come with more saturated fat, while plant sources often bring fiber and unsaturated fats along for the ride.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of saturated
Adjective
  • The lightweight, slightly milky formula sank into my skin quickly without feeling sticky or heavy, leaving behind a luminous finish that made my complexion look fresher almost immediately.
    — Lucy Partington, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Our highlights were the sticky Yabba pot rice and the lamb curry, which were fragrant and delicate but packed a punch.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of sticky
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  • Dry cat food contained roughly three times more lead than wet or air-dried products.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In the wild, it’s most often found in wet areas, but it’s known to be able to tolerate drought in a garden.
    — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of wet
Adjective
  • One possibility is that teams are simply playing sloppier football.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But sloppy play extended the fifth inning and put the Dodgers in a hole again.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of sloppy
Adjective
  • In a small 2024 study, participants who consumed 10 grams of soaked basil seeds daily for eight weeks had lower levels of several inflammatory markers.
    — Lindsey DeSoto, HEALTH, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Fortunately for us, there are plenty of ways to mix the two this weekend — from spa deals and rum-soaked revelry to a nostalgic hard rock show or a night of stress-busting belly laughs.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of soaked
Adjective
  • Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
  • As the Cyclospora outbreak grows, experts recommend washing all fresh produce that hasn’t been pre-washed—not just lettuce.
    — Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of washed

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“Soppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soppy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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