SOUPY Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

soupy

adjective

ˈsü-pē

Definition of soupy

as in hazy

filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension the soupy skies over the island make a nighttime landing a very risky business

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as in runny

having an overly soft liquid consistency soupy ice cream that had been left out on the counter

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as in sentimental

appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way once starred as the virginal ingenue in a string of soupy operettas

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Recent Examples of soupy Take gumbo, the iconic soupy stew of New Orleanian origin born on the outskirts of European empire in the 18th century. — Ashley Rose Young, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026 Very hard, small lumps or watery, soupy liquid are both cause for concern. — Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026 An order of lumacha alla vodka arrived overcooked, awash in enough spicy tomato sauce and runny cheese to give it a soupy texture. — Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026 About half of the oil from Deepwater Horizon accumulated in a soupy plume that hovered at a depth of around eleven hundred metres. — Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soupy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for soupy

Adjective

Even as the sense of a hazy disturbance in the force lingers, Burkholder’s approximately three-minute statement at least demystified some of the curious situation.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
The band frequently steers the poppy songwriting offroad by leaning into distortion and ambience, creating moments of both near-mania and hazy unease.

— Sue Park, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of hazy

Adjective

Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red and water eyes and a rash that typically starts on the face and spread downwards.

— Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Fall allergy season is underway in Georgia, with ragweed pollen triggering symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose and itchy eyes.

— Lauren Finney Harden, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of runny

Adjective

The emotions are real; the sentimental orchestral score by Joseph Trapanese goes overboard.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
At times, Marianne’s second-act emotional breakdown feels siloed from the rest of the picture, but the strands coalesce beautifully in an emotionally overwhelming finale that’s tearjerking, but never manipulative or overly sentimental.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of sentimental

Adjective

At Emporio Armani, models walked the runway in gossamer-thin tanks and misty trousers that toed the line between lavender and blue.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Base yourself in Cerro Verde or Lago de Coatepeque for crater views and misty mornings above the clouds, then climb Santa Ana Volcano.

— Angelika Pokovba, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026

Definition of misty

Adjective

With fewer trainees at the start of the talent pipeline, organizations are likely to face a thinner shortlist for the CFO seat in the future.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The Rams are already thin at receiver in the wake of a hamstring injury suffered by Davante Adams during the Rams’ 18-16 defeat by the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of thin

Adjective

Will Brantley, president of the Georgia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, said sticky and chewy candies tend to cling to teeth, leaving behind sugary residue that can contribute to cavities.

— Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Build up of sticky food residue on bottom of ice cream mix coolers and the floor in front of units.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of sticky

Adjective

There are waterproof Sorel boots for rainy-day exploring, classic Adidas sneakers for casual outfits, and plenty of polished options, from slingback flats and ballet flats to easy slip-on loafers.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026
Clippers fans also deserve more than having their parking picked up until an hour before game time, on one rainy workday, on late notice.

— Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of rainy

Adjective

Health officials said the chemical was mostly an irritant so far, causing watery eyes, and that tests were ongoing to determine how much toxicity was in the air.

— John Seewer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Be sure to drain the olives, mushrooms, and use a thick pizza sauce to avoid a watery dip.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026

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