saponaceous en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/
Etymology
From Latin sapōnāceus, from oblique stem of sāpō, sāpōnis + -āceus.
Meanings
- Resembling soap; having the qualities of soap; soapy.
- (figuratively) Slippery; evasive.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more saponaceous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most saponaceous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Deriveds
saponaceous body · nonsaponaceous · saponaceousness · saponacity