soapy

• Qualifie quelque chose qui contient, ressemble ou est recouvert de savon, ou qui a les propriétés du savon (moussant, glissant).

Describes something that contains, resembles, or is covered with soap.

1. Resembling soapB1formal

   Having the texture, appearance, or properties of soap.

   Qui ressemble à du savon

   • The water felt soapy after adding the detergent.
   • She wiped the soapy residue off the counter.
   • The lotion had a soapy texture.

   Synonymeslatherysaponaceoussudsy

2. Overly smooth or ingratiatingC1informal

   Unpleasantly and excessively suave or flattering in manner or speech.

   mielleux

   • His soapy compliments made everyone uncomfortable.
   • The salesman's soapy tone was clearly insincere.
   • She found his soapy politeness irritating.

   Synonymesingratiatingoilyslicksmarmyunctuous

   Antonymesabruptbluntbrusquecurtgruff