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 Even soggier conditions are expected Thursday as the breeze builds, with unsettled weather continuing into the end of the week. — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 The worst came during the early hours of July 28, when heavy rains fell on already soggy ground, running down steep hills into narrow river valleys — a perfect recipe for fast, devastating flooding. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 Broadway box office dropped by 11% last week as New York suffered a decidedly soggy Nor’easter weekend. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026 While walkers might just get a pair of soggy sneakers, the water can harm vehicles. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soggy

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Even while dripping in haute couture, Edebiri somehow never appears stuffy or unapproachable — quite the opposite.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Bleeding Ombré The mix of red and black shades to get you that dripping blood effect in an ombré nail is striking on its own.

— Michella Oré, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of dripping

Adjective

Yet Abrams still won’t kvetch about being crammed into a tiny whale-stomach set with a camera crew, while a half-dozen crew members surrounding the practical gut, wielding a gimbal, tossed him around like a wet rag doll.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Not quite land and not quite water, too wet to yield bounty, too dangerous to navigate, too wild to fit into our concept of beauty, bogs were obstacles to human prosperity.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of wet

Adjective

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

Definition of soaked

Adjective

Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
As the Cyclospora outbreak grows, experts recommend washing all fresh produce that hasn’t been pre-washed—not just lettuce.

— Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of washed

Adjective

What drivers may not know is that saving a few extra minutes going through a flooded roadway — or leaving your car parked in the water — could cost thousands later on.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Some people were even spotted kayaking down a flooded street.

— Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of flooded

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