soggy

adjective

ˈsä-gē How to pronounce soggy (audio)
Definition of soggynext
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 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 Shop our six favorite non-fabric bath mats here, and ditch the perpetually soggy surface for good. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2026 Still, by the end of the concert, a soggy yet determined crowd of 4,750 had flowed through the park grounds. — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for soggy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soggy
  1. dripping
  2. saturated
  3. wet
  4. soaked
  5. washed
  6. flooded
  7. sodden
Adjective
  • This dripping gold set is made with an untraditional take on the classic French tip that takes the chrome finish to the next level.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • They’re meant to be neat, self-contained, and easy to manage without dripping, crumbling, or requiring a balancing act at a cocktail table.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Definition of dripping
Adjective
  • Landscape shots really shine on the Galaxy Z Fold 8, with lush foliage, highly saturated emerald canopies, and golden grasslands.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
  • This vital human skill offers career insurance, differentiating individuals in an AI-saturated world.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of saturated
Adjective
  • Adjust your watering schedule accordingly and if at all possible, just apply water to the base of the plant and avoid getting the foliage wet to discourage diseases.
    — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • Bathrooms, basements and other wet areas need plenty of ventilation to prevent mold and mildew.
    — Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 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
  • Buy whole heads of lettuce rather than pre-washed, bagged salad mixes.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • Raspberries, blackberries, lettuce, cilantro, snow peas, and basil and pre-washed bagged salads have all been implicated in past cyclosporiasis outbreaks.
    — Alice Park, Time, 17 July 2026
Definition of washed
Adjective
  • Abbott said Thursday that one of the victims was swept away while driving on a flooded road near Uvalde, per the Associated Press.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • One person died while driving on a flooded road, swept away near Uvalde, authorities said.
    — Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 17 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
Definition of sodden

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