soupy

[ soo-pee ]

adjective

, soup·i·er, soup·i·est.

1. resembling soup in consistency:

   soupy oatmeal.

2. very thick; dense:

   a soupy fog.

3. Informal. overly sentimental; mawkish:

   soupy love scenes.

soupy

/ ˈsuːpɪ /

adjective

1. having the appearance or consistency of soup
2. informal.
   emotional or sentimental

Word History and Origins

Origin of soupy¹

First recorded in 1870–75; soup + -y ¹

Example Sentences

This isn’t the soupy liberal message of a yard sign.

From Salon

The scenic design by Lawrence E. Moten III recreates this soupy milieu so vividly that I found myself swatting away invisible mosquitoes.

From Los Angeles Times

The ingredients are cooked together in a spicy and slightly sweet gochujang-based sauce that can lean soupy or a bit thicker, depending on the recipe.

From Salon

Mama took Ella's hands and replaced hers in the soupy herb mixture.

From Literature

The end result makes it to your plate as a side dish that is quite soupy, almost like a sticky sweet sauce you can use on your turkey if it's too dry.

From Salon

Related Words

• maudlin
• mushy
• syrupy