Spell Bee Word: soppy

Basic Details

Word: Soppy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Overly sentimental or emotional; expressing feelings in an exaggerated way.

Synonyms: Sentimental, emotional, mawkish

Antonyms: Unemotional, practical, stoic

Idioms and Phrases

1. Soppy romance: Refers to a story or film that is overly emotional, focusing on love in a cheesy way. Example: "The movie was just another soppy romance that made me roll my eyes."
2. Get soppy: To become overly emotional, especially in a sentimental way. Example: "He got a bit soppy when he talked about his childhood memories."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The soppy film left everyone in the cinema reaching for tissues.

Example 2: She wrote a soppy letter to express her feelings about moving away.

Example 3: He isn't known for his soppy nature, preferring to keep things light-hearted.

Fun Fact

The word "soppy" originates from the 19th-century British English term "sop," which means to soak. It was used to describe something that is so wet or soaked that it becomes soft, much like how overly emotional expressions can feel "soft" or exaggerated.

Famous Quote

"Being soppy isn’t a bad thing; it shows you have a heart." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "soppy" mean?

a) Cold and hard
b) Overly sentimental
c) Strong and powerful
d) Quick and fast

Answer: b) Overly sentimental

2. Which of these is a synonym of "soppy"?

a) Cool
b) Sentimental
c) Serious
d) Logical

Answer: b) Sentimental

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "soppy"?

a) Emotional
b) Unemotional
c) Mawkish
d) Affectionate

Answer: b) Unemotional

4. Which sentence uses "soppy" correctly?

a) The soppy toast had everyone laughing at the wedding.
b) He spilled some soppy milk on the floor.
c) She thought the story was quite soppy and not realistic.
d) The soppy soup was too hot to eat.

Answer: c) She thought the story was quite soppy and not realistic.

5. What does it mean to "get soppy"?

a) To become happy
b) To become overly emotional
c) To become angry
d) To remain calm

Answer: b) To become overly emotional