soggy
Americanadjective
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soaked; thoroughly wet; sodden.
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damp and heavy, as poorly baked bread.
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spiritless, heavy, dull, or stupid.
a soggy novel.
adjective
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soaked with liquid
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(of bread, pastry, etc) moist and heavy
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informal lacking in spirit or positiveness
Other Word Forms
- soggily adverb
- sogginess noun
- unsoggy adjective
Etymology
Origin of soggy
1590–1600; dial. sog bog + -y 1; compare Norwegian (dial.) soggjast to get soaked
Example Sentences
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Still coughing, I followed him, my wet hair hanging in soggy ropes around my face.
From Literature
He reached in and lifted out a wet, soggy, nasty-looking gunny sack.
From Literature
California’s week of soggy weather will continue Thursday, with forecasters up and down the state forecasting more rain and cold temperatures before a gradual dry out over the weekend.
From Los Angeles Times
This soggy start to the year reflects long-term trends that show winters in the UK are getting warmer and wetter due to climate change.
From BBC
“It’s going to be a very soggy, wet period over much of the week,” said Mike Wofford, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
From Los Angeles Times
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