Soggy Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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soggy

[ˈsɒɡi ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

food

Soggy describes something that is wet and soft, usually because it has absorbed liquid.

Synonyms

damp, moist, waterlogged, wet.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
soggy	When something is excessively wet and has absorbed too much water, often to an unpleasant extent. This is commonly used for foods or items that shouldn't be very wet. The cereal was soggy after sitting in the milk for too long. After the rainstorm, the ground was soggy and difficult to walk on.
damp	When something is slightly wet, usually in a way that makes it cold or uncomfortable, such as clothes or surfaces. The basement was damp and smelled musty. He wiped his damp hands on a towel before shaking hands.
moist	When something is pleasantly or appropriately wet, often used for food, skin, or certain types of environments. The cake was perfectly moist and delicious. She applied a moist cloth to her forehead to cool down.
wet	When something is covered or soaked with liquid, a general term for any level of wetness. His clothes were wet from the rain. Be careful, the floor is wet and slippery.
waterlogged	When something, especially soil or ground, is saturated with water to the point where it cannot absorb any more, often causing problems. The field was waterlogged and unsuitable for playing football. The plant died because the soil was waterlogged.

Examples of usage

The cereal became soggy after sitting in milk for too long.
The fries were cold and soggy by the time they arrived.

^{Context #2 | Adjective}

weather

Soggy describes weather that is rainy and wet.

Synonyms

damp, moist, rainy, wet.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
soggy	Used when something is overly saturated with water, often to the point of being unpleasant or insipid. The cereal became soggy after sitting in milk for too long The field was too soggy to play on after the heavy rain
rainy	Used when referring to a period or condition characterized by frequent or heavy rainfall. It was a rainy day, so we decided to stay indoors The rainy season lasts from June to September
wet	Used to describe anything that is completely covered or saturated with water, generally in a neutral or straightforward manner. His hair was wet after the swim The floor was wet from the spilled drink
damp	Used when something is slightly wet, often in a way that is noticeable but not necessarily unpleasant. The basement was damp after the rain His clothes felt damp from the humidity
moist	Used to describe something that is slightly wet in a positive or neutral way, often used for food or surfaces. The cake was deliciously moist The soil should be kept moist for the seeds to germinate

Examples of usage

The forecast predicts a soggy weekend ahead.
The ground became soggy after days of rain.

Translations

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Origin of 'soggy'

The word 'soggy' originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the Old Norse word 'sokkr' meaning 'soggy, saturated'. It has been used to describe wet and soft textures or rainy weather conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,064, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.

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