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drenched

 

[ drentʃt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

wet

Soak or cover thoroughly with water or other liquid.

Synonyms

saturate, soak, wet

Examples of usage

  • The kids were drenched after playing in the rain.
  • He got drenched in the sudden downpour.
  • I was drenched from head to toe after falling into the pool.

Translations

Translations of the word "drenched" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encharcado

🇮🇳 भीगा हुआ

🇩🇪 durchnässt

🇮🇩 basah kuyup

🇺🇦 промоклий

🇵🇱 przemoczony

🇯🇵 びしょ濡れ

🇫🇷 trempé

🇪🇸 empapado

🇹🇷 sırılsıklam

🇰🇷 흠뻑 젖은

🇸🇦 مبتل

🇨🇿 promočený

🇸🇰 premoknutý

🇨🇳 湿透

🇸🇮 prepojen

🇮🇸 gegndrepaður

🇰🇿 суланған

🇬🇪 გაწუწული

🇦🇿 islanmış

🇲🇽 empapado

Etymology

The word 'drenched' originated from the Middle English word 'drenchen', which meant 'to drown'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to the action of soaking something thoroughly with water or liquid. The word has been used in English language for centuries to describe the state of being heavily wet due to immersion in water or exposure to rain.

See also: drench.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,505, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.