Drenched: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when something or someone is extremely wet, often due to heavy rain. It implies complete or thorough soaking.

• After walking home in the storm, I was drenched
• The rain drenched the fields in just a few minutes

Used to describe something that is covered or soaked with water or another liquid. It's a general term and can be used in many different situations.

• My hair is still wet from the shower
• The floor is wet, be careful not to slip

Used to describe something that is completely filled with moisture, often in a scientific or technical context. It can also be used metaphorically.

• The sponge was saturated with water
• The media coverage saturated the audience with information