soaked
sohkt
Soaked (adj) means Extremely wet, as if drenched in water. Example: “We got soaked walking home without an umbrella.”
adj
1
Extremely wet, as if drenched in water.
"We got soaked walking home without an umbrella."
"The soaked dog shook itself dry all over the kitchen floor."
"Her shoes were soaked after she stepped in a deep puddle."
2
Informal: very drunk.
"By midnight he was completely soaked."
How to use soaked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThoroughly wet, or (slang) very drunk.
When to use it
The "very drunk" sense is informal.
Common pairings
soaked to the skin
get soaked
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more soaked
- Superlative
- most soaked
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What does “soaked” mean?
The word “soaked” means extremely wet, as if drenched in water. In plain terms, thoroughly wet, or (slang) very drunk.
How do you pronounce “soaked”?
“Soaked” is pronounced sohkt (/səʊkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “soaked” in a sentence?
Here is “soaked” used in a sentence: “We got soaked walking home without an umbrella.”
What part of speech is “soaked”?
“Soaked” is an adjective.
Is “soaked” a common word?
“Soaked” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “soaked” have?
“Soaked” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely wet, as if drenched in water.
What is the difference between "soaked" and "wet"?
"Wet" simply means covered or moistened with liquid, while "soaked" describes something drenched all the way through, as if it had been submerged. If your shoes are soaked, water has fully saturated them, not just splashed the surface.
Is "soaked" ever used to describe a person's drunkenness?
Yes, in informal speech "soaked" can mean very drunk, similar to "plastered" or "hammered." This usage relies on context to distinguish it from the literal sense of being wet.
What's a common phrase that uses "soaked"?
"Soaked to the skin" is a common phrase describing someone completely drenched by rain or water, emphasizing that not even an inch of clothing stayed dry.
