Drenched

Pronunciation: /drɛntʃt/

Definitions of drenched

verb to soak or saturate thoroughly; to make very wet

Example Sentences

A1 The kids got drenched in the rain while playing outside.

A2 She drenched the salad with dressing before serving it.

B1 The sudden storm drenched the campers' tents, causing them to seek shelter.

B2 The fire department drenched the burning building with water to put out the flames.

C1 After the intense workout, he was drenched in sweat.

C2 The artist drenched the canvas with vibrant colors, creating a stunning masterpiece.

Examples of drenched in a Sentence

formal The heavy rain drenched the entire city, causing flooding in many areas.

informal We got drenched in the sudden downpour while walking home.

slang I got totally drenched at the water park and had a blast!

figurative Her heart was drenched in sorrow after the loss of her beloved pet.

Grammatical Forms of drenched

• past tense: drenched
• plural: drenched
• comparative: more drenched
• superlative: most drenched
• present tense: drenches
• future tense: will drench
• perfect tense: have drenched
• continuous tense: is drenching
• singular: drenched
• positive degree: drenched
• infinitive: to drench
• gerund: drenching
• participle: drenching

Origin and Evolution of drenched

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'drenched' originated from the Middle English word 'drenchen' which means to soak or saturate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'drenched' has retained its original meaning of being soaked or saturated, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe being overwhelmed or inundated with something.