Earnest and Soapy

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Earnest adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.

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Soapy is an antonym for earnest.

Nearby Words: earnestness, earnestly

Soapy adjective - Overly or insincerely flattering.

Usage example: a typically soapy introduction for the guest speaker at the organization's annual banquet

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Earnest is an antonym for soapy.

Nearby Words: soaping, soap, soaped

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