Synonyms of soap opera
7 similar words
Another word for soap opera is telenovela. Other synonyms of soap opera are teleserye and sinetron.
Synonyms and similar words for soap opera
nounA radio or television serial, typically broadcast in the afternoon or evening, about the lives of...
- soap colloquialA soap opera.
- daytime serialSynonym of soap opera.
- serial India
- teleseryeA Philippine television drama, serialized in the manner of a soap opera.
- telenovelaA television soap opera presented as a miniseries.
- sinetronA sitcom or soap opera.
- story colloquial, datedA soap opera.
Meaning of soap opera
- noun A radio or television serial, typically broadcast in the afternoon or evening, about the lives of melodramatic characters, which are often filled with strong emotions, highly dramatic situations and suspense.
- noun Such serials in general.
- noun Any story that is like a soap opera, as by being convoluted or melodramatic.
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Questions about synonyms of soap opera
- What is another word for soap opera?
- Soap opera has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as telenovela, teleserye and sinetron.
- What does soap opera mean?
- Soap opera means a radio or television serial, typically broadcast in the afternoon or evening, about the lives of melodramatic characters, which are often filled with strong emotions, highly dramatic situations and suspense.
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