noun the act of soaking something thoroughly in liquid
adjective soaked with liquid; thoroughly wet
Describing food that is heavily soaked or saturated with liquid, such as sopping wet bread in a bread pudding recipe.
Used to describe something that is extremely wet or soaked through, like clothes after being caught in a sopping rainstorm.
Used figuratively to describe someone who is overwhelmed with emotion, such as being sopping with tears of joy.
Referring to a cleaning cloth or sponge that is completely saturated with water or cleaning solution, making it ideal for wiping up spills.
In literature, the term 'sopping' may be used to describe something being saturated with liquid, such as 'sopping wet clothes'. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone being extremely emotional or overwhelmed, as in 'her sopping eyes'.
In psychology, 'sopping' may be used to describe a person who is emotionally overwhelmed or unable to control their emotions. It can also be used to describe a person who is excessively dependent on others for emotional support.