SOGGY Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

soggy

adjective

ˈsä-gē

Definition of soggy

as in dripping

containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water spread the soggy papers out to dry

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Recent Examples of soggy Broadway box office dropped by 11% last week as New York suffered a decidedly soggy Nor’easter weekend. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026 While walkers might just get a pair of soggy sneakers, the water can harm vehicles. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 Use fast-draining potting mix so the roots are not exposed to soggy soil for long periods of time. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026 New York City had experienced four days of near-record rainfall, leaving both the field and the fans soggy, with many expecting that Thursday’s game would be postponed or canceled. — Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 21, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soggy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for soggy

Adjective

But Haslem was dripping sweat after the Heat’s training camp practices this week at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
Every visitor must exit through the Blood Room, a gruesomely immersive space whose walls are streaked, smeared, splattered and practically dripping with the red stuff.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of dripping

Adjective

In my experience, the answer isn’t simply generating more demand but generating high-quality demand, standing out in a saturated market and giving the right people a compelling reason to take the next step.

— David Cozzens, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Animal sources tend to come with more saturated fat, while plant sources often bring fiber and unsaturated fats along for the ride.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of saturated

Adjective

If the festival opens, food and beverage service will be limited, the children’s area will not be available and portions of the park may be wet or muddy.

— Yvonne Zusel, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026
After coming into contact with the squid, Wade begins to have visions of the hag, a black-haired, sopping-wet woman in white who comes to him repeatedly.

— Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of wet

Adjective

In a small 2024 study, participants who consumed 10 grams of soaked basil seeds daily for eight weeks had lower levels of several inflammatory markers.

— Lindsey DeSoto, HEALTH, 23 Sep. 2026
Fortunately for us, there are plenty of ways to mix the two this weekend — from spa deals and rum-soaked revelry to a nostalgic hard rock show or a night of stress-busting belly laughs.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of soaked

Adjective

Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
As the Cyclospora outbreak grows, experts recommend washing all fresh produce that hasn’t been pre-washed—not just lettuce.

— Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of washed

Adjective

What drivers may not know is that saving a few extra minutes going through a flooded roadway — or leaving your car parked in the water — could cost thousands later on.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Some people were even spotted kayaking down a flooded street.

— Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

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