DRENCHED Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in dripping

containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water the drenched tourists straggled into the visitors' center

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verb

past tense of drench

as in wet

to make wet we were drenched by the sudden rainstorm

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as in soaked

to wet thoroughly with liquid when using the carpet shampooer, wet but do not drench the carpet

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Recent Examples of drenched

Adjective

Becca stood in the front yard of their sober home, drenched and stunned. — Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026 But our team got us up and over, drenched and a little exhausted. — Nicole Young, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026 The evidence is irrefutable — a pile of drool atop a drenched spot on your pillow. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026 And then there’s Hawaii — one of the world’s most sun-drenched and extraordinary places on earth. — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026 Park experts believe that the drenched soil will create a dramatic bloom in wildflowers that may last for months. — Outside, 15 Jan. 2026 That observation eventually led to the discovery of Pitera, the brand's now-iconic ferment; this sheet mask is absolutely drenched in it to nourish and plump skin with amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026 Along a sun-drenched, 150-mile stretch of Route 66 between Albuquerque and the New Mexico-Arizona state line, however, thousand-year-old traditions remain vibrant. — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 After a cinematic-like transformation led by no other than Vaccarello, the light-drenched, industrial-chic Saint Laurent Rive Droite boutique reopened last year along with subterranean Saint Laurent Sushi Park Paris, the first and only offshoot of chef Peter Park’s 20-year-old Los Angeles hotspot. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026

Verb

Then last week, the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur drenched huge swaths of the state. — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 24 June 2026 After hours of anticipation and beer-drenched chanting in the streets, every minute of the game seems to fly. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026 It is filled with a plump and juicy cod fish and drenched with Mexican crema, pico de gallo and cabbage. — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 The vacuum detects when which is installed in the vacuum to keep your dry roller from getting drenched with water. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026 Tricia was absolutely drenched by the water. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026 In the film, Jackman's brooding Robin Hood engages in an intense and unsettling fight sequence while drenched in mud. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 Casareyna The highlights of Casareyna are the personal service provided by staff and its courtyard drenched in natural light. — Zanny Merullo, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026 The heavy rain, fueled in part by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, drenched much of the Southeast from Texas to the Florida Panhandle, causing flash flood emergencies, washing out roads, and prompting emergency rescues. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 20 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drenched

Adjective

The piece featured a plunging neckline, dripping pearls, and tiny purple ribbons throughout.

— Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 29 June 2026
The equivalent of promising your family a weekend away at an all-inclusive resort, and instead ending up at a dirty road-side motel with creaky beds and dripping faucets.

— Daren Smith, IndieWire, 24 June 2026

Definition of dripping

Verb

Before applying the resurfacer, blow or sweep off any leaves or debris, then wet the surface to prevent the concrete from drying too quickly.

— Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Taking regular cool showers and baths, wetting clothes or towels with cold water and putting your pillowcases in the fridge or freezer can all help further cool your body down, and hopefully, get a good night’s sleep.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026

Definition of wet

Verb

And after celebrating by mimicking a fishing motion in honor of his Bass Pro Shops sponsor, Briscoe soaked it all in.

— Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2026
Thankfully, Hutton Brickyards sports a main pavilion that is fully covered, allowing the crowd to wait out the water without getting soaked.

— Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2026

Definition of soaked

Adjective

System1's Spike Rating, an industry measure of emotional intensity paired with speed of brand recognition, credits the film among the top 15% of effective ads in Brazil, inside one of the country's most saturated ad categories.

— Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Both butter and margarine have a combination of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.

— Rosemary Trout, Scientific American, 27 June 2026

Definition of saturated

Verb

In the Stockyards, more than 5,000 head of livestock had drowned.

— Kansas City Public Library staff, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Anne Arundel County fire officials are urging families to review pool safety after two young children drowned in separate residential pools last weekend.

— Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Definition of drowned

Adjective

The duvet set includes two pillowcases and a duvet cover made from 100 percent cotton that’s pre-washed to ensure softness from night one and designed to mimic the appearance of crisp linen.

— Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
Pre-washed rice has already been rinsed, so washing it again is unnecessary.

— Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026

Definition of washed

Verb

Through the risk of lightning, sticky humidity and a winding line filled with thousands of chanting fans, Argentine fans flooded Bayfront Park with a sea of blue jerseys.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Social media was flooded with images and footage of guests making the pilgrimage to MSG.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of flooded

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