saponaceous

• Veraltetes Adjektiv mit der Bedeutung 'seifig' oder 'seifenartig'; im übertragenen Sinne kann es eine Person als schmeichlerisch oder salbungsvoll beschreiben.

An obsolete adjective meaning soapy or having the qualities of soap; figuratively, it can describe someone as unctuous or flattering.

1. Resembling or having the qualities of soapC2formal

   Having the texture, appearance, or properties of soap; soapy.

   Seifig

   • The mineral had a saponaceous feel when touched.
   • The solution became saponaceous after adding the alkali.
   • He described the texture as saponaceous, like wet soap.

   Synonymelatherysoapysudsy