Synonyms of soaked

soaked 1 of 2

adjective

as in dripping

containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water

a miserable, soaked cat who looked like a drowned rat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dripping
• saturated
• bathed
• soaking
• washed
• wet
• flooded
• saturate
• drenched
• sodden
• watered
• soggy
• waterlogged
• sopping
• moist
• damp
• logged
• flushed
• drowned
• awash
• bedraggled
• doused
• water-soaked
• submerged
• splashed
• soppy
• rinsed
• soused
• watery
• dipped
• steeped
• overflowed
• hydrated
• aqueous
• irrigated
• humid
• inundated
• deluged
• dunked
• swamped
• clammy
• boggy
• dank
• sluiced
• sloppy
• dampish
• squashy
• laved
• seepy
• miry
• wettish
• semimoist

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dry
• arid
• unwatered
• waterless
• bone-dry
• baked
• waterproof
• dehydrated
• watertight
• water-resistant
• water-repellent
• hyperarid
• parched
• ultradry
• thirsty
• sunbaked
• wrung
• droughty
• sere
• freeze-dried

soaked

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verb

past tense of soak

1

as in saturated

to wet thoroughly with liquid

we ran for home as soon as the rain started, but our clothes still ended up soaked

Synonyms & Similar Words

• saturated
• drowned
• drenched
• impregnated
• steeped
• immersed
• macerated
• washed
• submerged
• dipped
• sopped
• soddened
• soused
• waterlogged
• marinated
• penetrated
• watered
• bathed
• inundated
• seethed
• moistened
• presoaked
• permeated
• water-soaked
• infiltrated
• swamped
• hydrated
• doused
• dampened
• damped
• humidified
• swilled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dried
• wrung (out)
• drained
• parched
• emptied
• dehydrated
• seared
• desiccated
• voided
• dehumidified

2

as in stung

to charge (someone) too much for goods or services

a merchant who soaks the tourists every summer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stung
• gouged
• cheated
• surcharged
• overcharged
• stuck
• clipped
• defrauded
• fleeced
• skinned
• mischarged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• undercharged

3

as in wet

to make wet

that downpour soaked my hair, and now I look like a sight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wet
• drowned
• washed
• flooded
• drenched
• rinsed
• watered
• bathed
• waterlogged
• bedraggled
• doused
• flushed
• submerged
• damped
• dipped
• sopped
• splashed
• water-soaked
• sprinkled
• moistened
• showered
• saturated
• soddened
• soused
• drizzled
• wet down
• misted
• hydrated
• inundated
• deluged
• dampened
• humidified
• impregnated
• steeped
• overflowed
• swamped
• irrigated
• bedewed
• sluiced
• dunked
• sloshed
• hosed (down)
• moisturized
• ducked
• laved
• rehydrated
• aspersed
• rewashed
• rewet

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dried
• scorched
• dehydrated
• parched
• evaporated
• seared
• desiccated
• dewatered
• freeze-dried
• wrung
• drip-dried
• dehumidified

4

as in drank

to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages

depressed about his love life, he repaired to a bar to soak

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drank
• boozed
• guzzled
• tippled
• bibbed
• reveled
• hit the bottle
• liquored (up)
• lushed (up)
• boozed it up
• caroused
• imbibed
• nipped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abstained

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of soaked

Adjective

AHAs show up in everything from cleansers and toners to serums, pre-soaked pads, and even body lotions. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026

In a small 2024 study, participants who consumed 10 grams of soaked basil seeds daily for eight weeks had lower levels of several inflammatory markers. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 23 Sep. 2026

Fortunately for us, there are plenty of ways to mix the two this weekend — from spa deals and rum-soaked revelry to a nostalgic hard rock show or a night of stress-busting belly laughs. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

Kornacki then exclaimed, trying to collect his soaked papers. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Carpenter suggests applying it to vertical surfaces, or using soaked cotton balls in open glass jars (or poking holes in the lids to allow the fumes to escape). — The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026

Pre-soaked toner pads are infused with active ingredients to help smooth skin and enhance hydration, while the anti-aging moisturizer combines NAD+ and hyaluronic acid for a firmer, more radiant look. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

In rainy weather, move orchids to a covered spot, so roots don’t stay soaked. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026

People who have trouble swallowing or who have scarring, inflammation, or narrowing of the esophagus (stricture) should not eat dry chia seeds and should talk with a healthcare provider before eating even soaked chia seeds. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 May 2026

Verb

Make sure the stains are thoroughly soaked, then wait 10 minutes. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2026

These microbes formed biopolymers that soaked the sand, creating a mesh that traps nearby particles. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026

Previous research from the same site suggests that Neanderthals may have soaked and cooked meals of plants and legumes together. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Strong overnight storms brought heavy rain and damaging winds to the Kansas City area, leaving parts of the metro soaked with 1 to 2 inches of rain. — Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

Her living room was soaked and covered in insulation and broken beams lay across her laundry room. — Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 10 Oct. 2026

The whole region could get soaked Once Isaias comes ashore, it is expected to weaken until it is downgraded to a tropical storm by Saturday afternoon, the hurricane center said. — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Establishing the run — and stopping it — could decide the winner on a playing surface soaked from rain during the days leading up to UF’s homecoming. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

The result, if done correctly, should appear tear-soaked but clump-free. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026