Sogged

The word 'sogged' describes a state of being thoroughly saturated or soaked, often with water or another liquid. It implies a heavy, unpleasant dampness that affects the item or individual. The term suggests a loss of firmness or structure due to the absorption of liquid. This can apply to a physical item becoming weakened by water absorption, but can also describe a feeling of discouragement, or being in a state of being thoroughly worn down or exhausted as though submerged.

Sogged meaning with examples

• After the torrential downpour, the picnic blanket was completely sogged. We tried to wring it out, but it was heavy and still dripping, making it impossible to enjoy our afternoon. The fabric had lost all its original texture, feeling heavy and clinging. We eventually gave up and retreated indoors to escape the damp and the sogged misery of a spoiled day. It was thoroughly saturated.
• The hiker's boots became sogged after crossing the swollen river. Every step felt heavy and awkward, as water squelched with each movement. The leather, once sturdy, was now soft and pliable. The constant dampness made their feet cold and uncomfortable, slowing their pace significantly. He started to regret not having brought waterproof boots. The long hike seemed even longer.
• Her spirits became sogged after receiving the rejection letter. The dream of her dream job seemed distant as she let the letter fall and a wave of discouragement washed over her. All the hard work, time, and effort she put in were all for nothing. The once vibrant hope she held quickly transformed to a dispirited and defeated outlook, and any chance of going forward began to dissolve. It left her feeling drained.
• The constant rain had sogged the garden soil, making it impossible to plant anything. The ground was soft and muddy, and any attempts to dig just resulted in the shovel getting stuck. The flowers that hadn’t yet bloomed were all weighed down by the water. Even walking through the area had become difficult, with our shoes getting covered in the thick, heavy mud. The mud felt impossible to escape.