soggy

adjective

sog·​gy ˈsä-gē 

ˈsȯ-

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

soggily

ˈsä-gə-lē 

ˈsȯ-

adverb

sogginess

ˈsä-gē-nəs 

ˈsȯ-

noun

Synonyms of soggy

• dripping
• saturated
• wet
• soaked
• soaking
• bathed
• washed
• flooded
• sodden

Examples of soggy in a Sentence

The cereal got all soggy.

spread the soggy papers out to dry

Recent Examples on the Web

From swamp foot to soggy river crossings, here’s how to choose between the protection of a waterproof membrane and the fast-drying freedom of breathable mesh. —Alisha McDarris, Outside, 7 Mar. 2026

Gutter downspouts or roof runoff from clogged gutters can quickly create a soggy spot that will last for days. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026

Set in soggy coastal England, Broadchurch distinguishes itself from many similar series through the titular community’s witty cast of characters. —Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026

Then, regularly water the carrot patch with about 1 inch of water per week to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

English dialect sog to soak

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for soggy

• boggy
• doggie
• doggy
• foggy
• groggy
• tragi
• yagi

Kids Definition

soggy

adjective

sog·​gy ˈsäg-ē 

ˈsȯg-

soggier; soggiest

: heavy with water or moisture : soaked, sodden

soggily

ˈsäg-ə-lē 

ˈsȯg-

adverb

sogginess

ˈsäg-ē-nəs 

ˈsȯg-

noun