1. the quality of being like soap or containing soap
2. excessive sentimentality or melodrama, especially in entertainment
Usage: informal

Examples

• The soapiness of the water made it difficult to rinse the dishes clean.
• I could taste the soapiness in my mouth after accidentally biting the bar of soap.
• The soapiness of the daytime drama made it hard to take seriously.
• Critics complained about the soapiness of the romantic subplot.
• The film’s soapiness appealed to audiences who enjoyed emotional stories.
• She detected a slight soapiness in the flavor of the poorly rinsed glass.