English adjective: soapy | |||
1. | soapy resembling or having the qualities of soap | ||
Samples | A soapy consistency. | ||
Synonyms | saponaceous | ||
2. | soapy unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech | ||
Samples | Buttery praise. Gave him a fulsome introduction. An oily sycophantic press agent. Oleaginous hypocrisy. Smarmy self-importance. The unctuous Uriah Heep. Soapy compliments. | ||
Synonyms | buttery, fulsome, oily, oleaginous, smarmy, unctuous | ||
Similar | insincere | ||
Antonyms | sincere | ||