drenched

word · lemma: drench

Definition

Very wet; completely soaked with water or another liquid.

Usage & Nuances

Usually describes people, clothes, or things after heavy rain or being splashed. More intense than just 'wet'; implies soaked through. Common with 'drenched in sweat' for someone sweating heavily.

Spanish: empapado - calado (ropa)Portuguese (BR): encharcado - molhado até os ossos Portuguese (PT): encharcado - completamente molhado Chinese (Simplified): 全身湿透 - 淋透 Chinese (Traditional): 全身濕透 - 淋透 Hindi: पूरा भीगा हुआ Arabic: مبتل بالكامل - غارق

Example Sentences

He was drenched after walking in the rain.

basic

My shirt is drenched with sweat.

basic

The kids got drenched playing with the hose.

basic

I forgot my umbrella and got absolutely drenched.

natural

After the water fight, everyone was laughing and drenched.

natural

Her clothes were so drenched you could see right through them.

natural