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Soggily: meaning, definitions and examples

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soggily

 

[ ˈsɔːɡɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of wetness

Soggily means in a way that is wet or damp. It is often used to describe something that is overly moist or saturated with liquid, such as clothing or soil. The term implies a sense of discomfort or unpleasantness due to excessive moisture. For instance, a soggily lawn might indicate a recent heavy rain or poor drainage. It can also describe food that is unpleasantly wet from excessive sauce or moisture.

Synonyms

damply, soggy, wetly

Examples of usage

  • The child stepped onto the soggily grass.
  • After the rain, my shoes felt soggily heavy.
  • I couldn't stand eating my soggily cereal.
  • He had to wring out the soggily shirt before putting it on.

Translations

Translations of the word "soggily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ensopado

🇮🇳 गीला

🇩🇪 nass

🇮🇩 basah

🇺🇦 мокро

🇵🇱 mokro

🇯🇵 湿っぽい

🇫🇷 trempé

🇪🇸 empapado

🇹🇷 ıslak

🇰🇷 축축한

🇸🇦 مبلل

🇨🇿 mokro

🇸🇰 mokro

🇨🇳 潮湿的

🇸🇮 moker

🇮🇸 blautur

🇰🇿 сулы

🇬🇪 სველი

🇦🇿 islanmış

🇲🇽 empapado

Word origin

The word 'soggily' derives from the adjective 'soggy', which itself traces back to the 18th century. The term 'soggy' is likely an alteration of 'sog', which comes from the Old Norse word 'sogga', meaning 'to soak'. The 'ly' suffix transforms the adjective into an adverb, indicating the manner of dampness. The evolution of the word reflects the English language’s tendency to absorb elements from other languages, particularly Norse, due to historical invasions and cultural exchanges. Over the years, 'soggy' and 'soggily' have been used to describe a variety of contexts where excess moisture is present, adding a vivid descriptor to both physical sensations and conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,903, 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.