What is another word for saponaceous?

Pronunciation: [sˌapənˈe͡ɪʃəs] (IPA)

Saponaceous is a rarely used adjective that describes something that has a soapy or slippery texture. There are a few synonyms that can be used interchangeably with this word, such as lathery, sudsy, frothy or soapy. All of these words are commonly used to describe substances that have a bubbly or foamy texture, such as soap bubbles or lather from shampoo or shaving cream. While saponaceous is not a word that is commonly used in everyday language, it can be useful in scientific or technical writing when describing the texture or properties of a particular substance.

What are the hypernyms for Saponaceous?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for saponaceous?

Saponaceous is an adjective used to describe something that feels slippery and soapy to the touch, or has a soapy texture. Its antonym would be a word that describes something that is dry, rough, or resistant to slipping. Words such as dry, rough, abrasive, scratchy, leathery, or gritty could be used as antonyms to saponaceous. These terms are used to describe surfaces, textures, or materials that offer resistance to friction or the feeling of slipperiness. By contrast, saponaceous substances are common in cleaning agents as they facilitate grease and fat removal. Antonyms to saponaceous would be relevant in describing the opposite sort of textures or surfaces that do not invoke a feeling of ease or slipperiness to the touch.

What are the antonyms for Saponaceous?

Usage examples for Saponaceous

That one little cake saponaceous can make When the soap slips under the tub- Blank!
"Tobogganing On Parnassus"
Franklin P. Adams
The drab sagebrush and the green fan of the palmetto became steadily more common, the latter figuring largely in the daily life of the Mexicans, for its mashed, saponaceous roots provided them with their pulpy amole, which was an excellent substitute for soap.
"Bring Me His Ears"
Clarence E. Mulford
Running it down in a north-west direction for seven miles, we were at length stopped by a bank of white saponaceous clay, crossing the valley like a wall.
"Expedition into Central Australia"
Charles Sturt

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