Water-Related Terminology

verb to soak or saturate thoroughly with liquid

adjective causing something or someone to become completely wet

• The heavy rain was drenching the fields, causing concern for potential flooding.
• I got caught in the drenching rain without an umbrella.
• The drenching downpour was a real bummer for our plans.
• Her words were drenching with sarcasm, leaving everyone in the room feeling uncomfortable.

noun a great flowing or overflowing of water, especially over land not usually submerged

verb to cover or submerge (a place or area) with water

• The flood caused extensive damage to the town's infrastructure.
• I heard there was a flood in the area last night.
• The rain was coming down so hard, it felt like a flood!
• The flood of emotions overwhelmed her as she listened to the heartfelt speech.

verb to be completely covered or hidden under a liquid

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The ancient city was discovered submerged in water after years of being hidden.
• I can't believe my phone got submerged in the pool, now it won't turn on.
• He was so drunk he ended up getting completely submerged in the bathtub.
• She felt like she was submerged in a sea of paperwork at work.

noun A deity associated with water, often worshipped in various cultures and mythologies.

• In ancient mythology, the water god was believed to control the seas and rivers.
• Have you heard about the water god in that new fantasy book? It's so cool!
• Dude, the water god in that video game is totally OP.
• She was like a water god, effortlessly navigating through difficult situations.

adjective relating to or characterized by rainfall; rainy

• The pluvial climate of the region results in frequent rainfall throughout the year.
• I love the pluvial weather because it makes everything so green and lush.
• Let's stay indoors today, it looks like a pluvial day out there.
• Her tears fell like pluvial rain, washing away all her pain and sorrow.