Sodden: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is often used to describe something that is so wet it becomes heavy and unpleasant. It can also imply a negative connotation.

• After the storm, the ground was sodden and nearly impossible to walk on.
• The book was left outside and was now sodden beyond recognition.

This is a versatile word used to describe something that has absorbed a lot of water. It is often used in everyday contexts and can be neutral or slightly negative.

• He was soaked to the skin after being caught in the rain.
• The towel was soaked and needed to be wrung out.

This term is commonly used when someone or something is completely wet, often quickly or unexpectedly. It can be used in both neutral and negative situations.

• They got drenched in the sudden downpour.
• After the water fight, everyone was completely drenched.

Use this word to describe something that is so full of water that it cannot hold any more. It can also be used metaphorically.

• The sponge was saturated and couldn't absorb any more water.
• Her clothes were saturated after she fell into the pool.

This word is specifically used to describe something that is so filled with water that it becomes unusable or severely impaired. It often has a negative connotation.

• The football match was cancelled because the pitch was waterlogged.
• The old boat was waterlogged and had to be repaired before it could sail again.