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adjective

bi-ˈdra-gəld How to pronounce bedraggled (audio)
Definition of bedragglednext
1
as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water the cat looked rather funny, all bedraggled and fit to be tied after her bath

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2
as in filthy
not clean found flood victims in bedraggled clothes

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bedraggled

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verb

past tense of bedraggle
as in wet
to make wet I was so bedraggled by the relentless rain that I couldn't wait to get into some dry clothes

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Recent Examples of bedraggled
Adjective
The fairy-tale qualities continue as Betty shows off the contents of her bedraggled herb garden to her new ward, plucking out an edible flower for Laura to sample. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026 What Meyerson got in the first ALF where DCF deposited her was a bedraggled patio, plastic furniture, holes in the walls. — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026 Another volunteer who also wants in, Ingrid (Haley Lu Richardson), is a bedraggled punk wearing a ratty princess costume for reasons also to be disclosed. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026 England’s Ashes with the ball ended with Carse, Josh Tongue, a bedraggled Matthew Potts and part-time spinners Bethell and Will Jacks bowling Australia out for 567, their highest score of the series. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bedraggled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedraggled
  1. dripping
  2. filthy
  3. wet
  4. saturated
  5. blackened
  6. drowned
  7. washed
  8. stained
Adjective
  • In honor of her bestie Taylor Swift's wedding with Travis Kelce on July 3, Gomez stepped out in a shimmering Oscar de la Renta dress dripping in crystals and gold fringe detailing.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • The city has taken a slate of actions to help sweat-dripping denizens find refuge from the heat, including opening up additional cooling centers and expanding pool hours.
    — Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026
Definition of dripping
Adjective
  • From shabby apartments to art experiments to filthy needles—with echoes of Patti Smith and Rebecca Makkai—Adler conjures an era of sorrow borne by too many, too young.
    — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
  • A week after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes, doctors warn untreated wounds, filthy shelters and scarce supplies are fueling a looming wave of infections that could claim more lives.
    — Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of filthy
Verb
  • Before applying the resurfacer, blow or sweep off any leaves or debris, then wet the surface to prevent the concrete from drying too quickly.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • Taking regular cool showers and baths, wetting clothes or towels with cold water and putting your pillowcases in the fridge or freezer can all help further cool your body down, and hopefully, get a good night’s sleep.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026
Definition of wet
Adjective
  • The collection is inspired by American codes — gingham, crisp whites and saturated reds — and the capsule includes four exclusive styles, two for Saks Fifth Avenue and two for Neiman Marcus.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • Genre enthusiasts will find lots to like here, from its rich saturated nighttime ambience to the moody, cine-techno score by Aeph.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Definition of saturated
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  • The land, unfenced, abuts a bald blackened hillside that must be public land.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Definition of blackened
Verb
  • DofE confirmed a participant drowned on July 1 in a statement.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • The team’s supporters filled a few compact sections, islands of green drowned out in a sea of blue Kylian Mbappé jerseys.
    — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 6 July 2026
Definition of drowned
Adjective
  • The duvet set includes two pillowcases and a duvet cover made from 100 percent cotton that’s pre-washed to ensure softness from night one and designed to mimic the appearance of crisp linen.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
  • Pre-washed rice has already been rinsed, so washing it again is unnecessary.
    — Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Definition of washed
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  • Everything from the casting (male dancers, internet faves, and very few actual models) to the scenery (a 191-year-old venue with plenty of stained glass) to the ambiance (candlelit, with lots of bows and florals) embodied the brand's quintessential mix of romance, community, and nostalgia.
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • Spread the mixture on the stained area; leave it for 15 minutes before wiping it away with a microfiber cloth.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 June 2026
Definition of stained

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