Sogginess

Pronunciation: /ˈsɑɡinəs/

Definitions of sogginess

noun the state or quality of being soggy; wetness or dampness

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like the sogginess of wet bread.

A2 The sogginess of the soil made it difficult to walk through the garden.

B1 The sogginess of the cake was a result of overmixing the batter.

B2 The sogginess of the towels was due to leaving them out in the rain.

C1 The sogginess of the paper caused the ink to smudge and blur.

C2 The sogginess of the fabric indicated that the rain had been heavy and prolonged.

Examples of sogginess in a Sentence

formal The sogginess of the bread was due to the high humidity in the air.

informal I hate the sogginess of my cereal when I let it sit too long.

slang The sogginess of these fries is grossing me out.

figurative Her mood was like the sogginess of a wet blanket, dampening the atmosphere around her.

Grammatical Forms of sogginess

• plural: sogginesses
• comparative: more soggy
• superlative: most soggy
• present tense: sogginess
• future tense: will be sogginess
• perfect tense: has been sogginess
• continuous tense: is being sogginess
• singular: sogginess
• positive degree: soggy
• infinitive: to be soggy
• gerund: sogginessing
• participle: soggied

Origin and Evolution of sogginess

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sogginess' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'sog', which meant 'saturated with liquid'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'sogginess' has retained its original meaning of being saturated with liquid, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe a lack of firmness or resilience in various contexts.