Soggier: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง
soggier
[ หsษหdสษชษr ]
weather condition
The term 'soggier' refers to a state of being excessively wet or soaked through, often used to describe things that have absorbed a significant amount of moisture. It is a comparative form of the adjective 'soggy,' which indicates a higher degree of dampness. Items such as clothing, ground, or food can be described as soggier when they become saturated with water, leading to a mushy texture.
Synonyms
drenched, moist, soaked, wetter.
Examples of usage
- The ground became soggier after the heavy rain.
- My bread was soggier than I expected after being left out.
- The flowers looked soggier following the storm.
Translations
Translations of the word "soggier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais encharcado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฏเคพเคฆเคพ เคเฅเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช nasser
๐ฎ๐ฉ lebih basah
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะพะบัััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bardziej mokry
๐ฏ๐ต ใใๆนฟใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท plus dรฉtrempรฉ
๐ช๐ธ mรกs empapado
๐น๐ท daha sulu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ์ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุซุฑ ุฑุทูุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ vรญce mokrรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ viac mokrรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆดๆฝฎๆนฟ็
๐ธ๐ฎ bolj mokro
๐ฎ๐ธ raki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะฐ ัะปาะฐะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแ แกแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ daha islak
๐ฒ๐ฝ mรกs empapado
Etymology
The word 'soggy' has its roots in the early 19th century, derived from the dialect term 'sog,' which means to soak. The suffix '-ier' is added to form the comparative 'soggier,' which emphasizes the increased level of dampness. This term reflects the sensory experience of wetness and has been commonly used in various English-speaking regions to describe the condition of materials that have absorbed water. Over time, 'soggy' has also evolved to describe not just physical states but also metaphorical ones, such as a poor or weak performance, suggesting that certain contexts shaped its usage. In literature and everyday language, 'soggy' tends to evoke imagery associated with rain, moisture, and the unappealing aspects of excessive wetness. The evolution of the term showcases the rich interplay between language development and environmental influences.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,280, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.