drenched

UK: drentʃt | US: drentʃt

Definition

  1. adj. soaked thoroughly with liquid (typically water)

  2. vt. past tense of "drench" – to wet something completely

Structure
drench <to soak>ed <past participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "drench" originates from Old English drencan, meaning "to submerge or drown," derived from Proto-Germanic drankijaną ("to give to drink"). Over time, its meaning shifted from forceful immersion (e.g., drowning) to thorough soaking. The suffix -ed marks the past participle, turning the verb into an adjective describing a state of being soaked.

Examples

  1. She was drenched after walking home in the heavy rain.

  2. The gardener drenched the dry soil with a hose.

  3. His clothes were drenched in sweat after the workout.

  4. The sudden storm left us completely drenched.

  5. They drenched the campfire to ensure it was fully extinguished.