Sodden
Adjective
Definition: Completely saturated with liquid; soaked.
Synonyms: Drenched, Soaked, Saturated, Waterlogged
Antonyms: Dry, Arid
Examples:
- The clothes were sodden after being left out in the rain.
- The ground was sodden from the heavy downpour.
Mnemonics:
- Imagine someone stepping into a puddle and getting their shoes completely sodden.
Etymology:
Origin:
Middle English 'sodain', Old English 'sodig', from 'sod', meaning "cooked".
Historical Usage:The word evolved from its original meaning of "cooked" to "saturated or soaked" as it was used to describe food that had absorbed too much liquid during cooking.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Sodden to the bone"
Explanation:It refers to someone being thoroughly soaked, emphasizing that even the bones are wet.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing 'sodden' with 'sudden'.
Explanation:'Sodden' means soaked or saturated with liquid, while 'sudden' refers to something happening quickly or unexpectedly.