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soppy

adjective sop·py \ˈsä-pē\

: soaked through with water : very wet

: sad or romantic in a foolish or exaggerated way

: foolish or silly

sop·pi·ersop·pi·est

Full Definition of SOPPY

1
:  sentimental, mawkish
2
a :  soaked through :  saturated
b :  very wet
— sop·pi·ness \-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of SOPPY

1631

Related to SOPPY

Synonyms
awash, bathed, bedraggled, doused (also dowsed), drenched, dripping, logged, saturate, saturated, soaked, soaking, sodden, soggy, sopping, wet, soused, washed, watered, waterlogged, water-soaked, watery
Antonyms
arid, dry, unwatered, waterless

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