drenched
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /drɛnʧt/
KK: /drɛncht/
adjective
Definition
Completely wet or soaked with water or another liquid.
Example
After the rainstorm, I was drenched from head to toe.
Conversation
Did you see how heavy it was raining earlier?
Yeah, I got completely drenched on my way home!
That's the worst! I hope you had an umbrella.
I did, but it was no match for that downpour.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
soaked
saturated
wet
Antonyms
dry
parched
dehydrated
verb
Definition
To be completely soaked or wet, usually from water or another liquid.
Example
After the rainstorm, I was drenched from head to toe.
Tense Forms
Past: drenched
Past Participle: drenched
Conversation
I got caught in the rain earlier today and I was completely drenched.
Oh no! That sounds terrible!
Yeah, I had to change my clothes right away.
Root Explanation
Drenched → The word 'drenched' originates from Old English 'drencan' (meaning to drink) and the past participle suffix '-ed'. It describes something that has been thoroughly soaked or saturated, as if it has absorbed a large amount of liquid, akin to drinking.
Memory Tip
Imagine something that has 'drunk' ('drencan') a lot of water, making it completely soaked. This helps you remember that 'drenched' means thoroughly soaked.
Visually Confused Words
undrenched
wrenched
trenched
frenched