Pronunciation: /drɛntʃ/
noun a thorough wetting or soaking
A1 I got caught in the rain and ended up completely drenched.
A2 The sudden downpour left everything in the garden drenched.
B1 The drench from the sprinkler system soaked through my clothes.
B2 The drench of sweat after the intense workout was a sign of a good session.
C1 The drench of emotions overwhelmed her as she listened to the heartfelt speech.
C2 The drench of memories flooded back as she revisited her childhood home.
verb to wet thoroughly; soak
A1 The rain drenched the flowers in the garden.
A2 I got drenched in the water ride at the amusement park.
B1 The sudden downpour drenched everyone waiting at the bus stop.
B2 The storm drenched the entire city causing widespread flooding.
C1 The heavy rainfall drenched the fields, causing delays in harvesting.
C2 The relentless monsoon drenched the coastal town, leading to evacuation orders.
formal The heavy rain continued to drench the city streets, causing flooding in low-lying areas.
informal I got completely drenched walking home in the rain last night.
slang Let's go for a swim and get drenched in the pool!
figurative Her words seemed to drench him with guilt, even though he knew he had done nothing wrong.
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