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 Spider lilies can tolerate a variety of soils and prefer moist but not soggy soil. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 The chicken tenders have been a source of mixed reviews, with many shoppers loving the sauce and hefty helping of chicken, but others noting the breading quickly gets soggy, and their tenders were dry. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for soggy

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Adjective

Gently squeeze out any excess water so the hair is damp rather than dripping.

— Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
Blood was still dripping from my head and both elbows, and my shirt was soaked in blood, which was now seeping into my pants.

— Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 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

The game started on time, but players had to deal with wet weather until the field was pretty well soaked after the top of the third.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Another, paradoxically, was a recent period that was exceptionally wet, which nurtured thick grass in areas that were already overgrown.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 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

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

Definition of sodden

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