SOGGY Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

soggy

adjective

ˈsä-gē

Definition of soggy

as in dripping

containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water spread the soggy papers out to dry

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Recent Examples of soggy Consequences of Running Sprinklers for Too Long Of course, water flooding out of your lawn and onto the sidewalk, road, or driveway isn’t ideal, but a soggy lawn isn’t the only consequence of setting and forgetting your sprinkler. — The Spruce, 20 July 2026 The video doesn’t show anyone appearing distressed, and the atmosphere remained light despite the soggy conditions. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Significant rain can leave open trash cans soggy and soak any outdoor debris to the point of decay. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 8 July 2026 That’s squishing the spoonbills to new corners of Florida Bay, both to inland spots of the Everglades that used to be dry and have gone soggy and to some of the tiny mangrove islands flecking the bay. — Alex Harris july 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for soggy

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Adjective

The sheer shimmering silver fabric was dripping in tiny sequins and featured a diamond sequin lattice embellishment.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 28 July 2026
Take a monthly walk around the house with TVs and music to actively listen for a toilet running or faucet dripping.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 27 July 2026

Definition of dripping

Adjective

Rather than chase influencers, whose rates have climbed into four and five figures per post amid a saturated market, Poppy & Pout is now investing in community events at retailers like Pigment in San Diego.

— Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
This painstakingly restored 4K version looks and sounds gorgeous; cinematographer Dante Spinotti’s work glows with saturated vibrancy, and Michel Rubini and the Reds’ score vibrates on a spooky synth frequency.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026

Definition of saturated

Adjective

Perhaps Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources’s technology that turns wet coffee grounds into biofuel comparable to anthracite charcoal can help in the fuel aspect.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
An abnormally wet winter in Europe — with long-lasting rain and frequent storms in January and February — is likely a factor in the wildfires.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

Definition of wet

Adjective

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, 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

Definition of soaked

Adjective

Such tensions, compounded by a flooded market, have led many hemp farmers to quit.

— Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026
Beyond the wildfires, throughout the trip, her counselor pointed out flooded rivers in Canada because of extreme heat melting snow runoff.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 26 July 2026

Definition of flooded

Adjective

How about heaps of photos of the guys with haircuts, guyliner, and nail polish, and CD booklets sodden with semen, blood, and piss?

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2026
By the time the game resumed, more than an inch of rain had fallen, and the pitch was sodden in places.

— Tom Burrows, New York Times, 27 June 2026

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