Definition

This word describes something that is excessively sentimental or emotional, often in a way that seems overly sweet or corny.

Example

The movie was so soppy that I couldn't help but roll my eyes at the cheesy romance.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see that movie everyone is talking about?

Yeah, I thought it was the soppiest film I’ve ever seen!

Really? I kind of enjoyed the romance, though.

I guess some people love that, but for me, it was just too much.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Soppiest → The word 'soppy' is derived from the dialectal English 'sop' (meaning to soak or saturate) with the suffix '-y' (meaning characterized by). The superlative form '-est' indicates the highest degree. Therefore, 'soppiest' means characterized by being the most soaked or saturated.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'soaked' ('sop') and 'characterized by' ('-y') that quality, and when it is the 'most' ('-est') soaked, it becomes the 'soppiest'.

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