soaking (Meaning)
soaking (n)
the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
the act of making something completely wet
washing something by allowing it to soak
soaking (r)
extremely wet
Synonyms & Antonyms of soaking
Synonyms:
- soggy
- sodden
- watered
- damp
- bedraggled
- sopping
- moist
- water-soaked
- flushed
- awash
- waterlogged
- logged
- drenched
Antonyms:
soaking Sentence Examples
- The newly planted rose bushes were soaking up the warm sunlight.
- The heavy rain left the streets soaking wet, creating hazardous driving conditions.
- The hikers' clothes were soaking after hours of hiking through the pouring rain.
- The sponge was soaking with water, ready to be used for cleaning.
- The dish soap soaked into the dirty dishes, effectively removing the grease and food residue.
- The bathwater was soaking hot, relaxing the body and mind.
- The marinating sauce soaked into the meat, infusing it with flavor and making it tender.
- The fields were soaked from the overnight rainstorm.
- The towel was soaking wet after being used to dry off from a swim.
- The socks were soaking in the laundry basket, awaiting washing.
FAQs About the word soaking
the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid), the act of making something completely wet, washin
washed, bathed, flooded, saturate, wet, saturated, soaked,dripping, soggy, sodden
dry, unwatered, waterless, unwatered,dry, waterless, arid, arid, hyperarid, water-resistant
The newly planted rose bushes were soaking up the warm sunlight.
The heavy rain left the streets soaking wet, creating hazardous driving conditions.
The hikers' clothes were soaking after hours of hiking through the pouring rain.
The sponge was soaking with water, ready to be used for cleaning.
