soggier; soggiest
1
: saturated or heavy with water or moisture: such as
a
: waterlogged, soaked
a soggy lawn
b
: heavy or doughy because of imperfect cooking
soggy bread
2
: heavily dull : spiritless
soggy prose
Synonyms
Examples of soggy in a Sentence
The cereal got all soggy.
spread the soggy papers out to dry
Recent Examples on the Web
What about rainfall? Forecasts show that while a soggy summer could be likely for much of the Eastern Seaboard, a drier-than-average summer can be expected across most of the Plains and Rockies.
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Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Soaking up excess moisture will help the shrimp cook and prevent any soggy situations in the skillet.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
Like other scented geraniums, citronella plants can also fall prey to root rot and fungal problems when kept in soggy soil.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Even before their soggy series finale against the Cubs (6-3), the team’s seven errors left them ranked 17th in the majors in fielding percentage.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Hunter Play Short Rain Boots Founded more than 150 years ago in perpetually soggy Scotland, one of the wettest countries in Europe, Hunter Boots brand is the holy grail of Wellington makers.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
The latest in a series of soggy weekends is expected to be followed by at least a week of warm and dry weather starting with above-normal temperatures Tuesday, but is not necessarily the season’s last.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Make certain there are drainage holes, as peonies don't appreciate overly soggy soil.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
Parts will remain soggy too long and roots won’t grow evenly throughout.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Soaking up excess moisture will help the shrimp cook and prevent any soggy situations in the skillet.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
Like other scented geraniums, citronella plants can also fall prey to root rot and fungal problems when kept in soggy soil.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Even before their soggy series finale against the Cubs (6-3), the team’s seven errors left them ranked 17th in the majors in fielding percentage.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Hunter Play Short Rain Boots Founded more than 150 years ago in perpetually soggy Scotland, one of the wettest countries in Europe, Hunter Boots brand is the holy grail of Wellington makers.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
The latest in a series of soggy weekends is expected to be followed by at least a week of warm and dry weather starting with above-normal temperatures Tuesday, but is not necessarily the season’s last.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Make certain there are drainage holes, as peonies don't appreciate overly soggy soil.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
Parts will remain soggy too long and roots won’t grow evenly throughout.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Soggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soggy. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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