soupier; soupiest
1
: having the consistency of soup
2
: densely foggy or cloudy
3
: overly sentimental
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Examples of soupy in a Sentence
The gravy was too soupy.
the soupy skies over the island make a nighttime landing a very risky business
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until beer is reduced just beneath the top of the mustard seeds, about 20 minutes (if mixture is too soupy, the mustard will be runny and thin).
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David Bancroft, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
The grits were creamy, but not soupy and packed with flavor while still subtle.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
Menemen, poached eggs in tomato and pepper sauce, brings to mind shakshuka but with a denser, less soupy consistency.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
Our soupy air mass promotes the chance for some hit-or-miss downpours into the evening.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
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David Bancroft, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
The grits were creamy, but not soupy and packed with flavor while still subtle.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
Menemen, poached eggs in tomato and pepper sauce, brings to mind shakshuka but with a denser, less soupy consistency.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
Our soupy air mass promotes the chance for some hit-or-miss downpours into the evening.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
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“Soupy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soupy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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