drenched

• Beschreibt etwas, das völlig durchnässt ist, meist durch Flüssigkeit, oft im Sinne von durchtränkt oder bis auf die Haut nass.

Describes something that is completely wet, usually from a liquid, often implying saturation.

1. Completely wetA2informal

   Thoroughly soaked with liquid, especially water.

   Durchnässt

   • We got drenched in the sudden rainstorm.
   • Her clothes were drenched with sweat after the workout.
   • The dog came back drenched from the lake.

   Synonymedrippingsaturatedsoakedsoddenwaterlogged

   Antonymeariddehydrateddesiccateddryparched

2. B2informal

   Covered or saturated with a substance, often used figuratively.

   Durchnässt

   • The cake was drenched in chocolate syrup.
   • His speech was drenched in nostalgia.
   • The room was drenched in sunlight.

   Synonymedrippingsaturatedsoakedsoddensousedwaterlogged

   Antonymedehydrateddryparched

• Vollständig nass machen oder mit Flüssigkeit durchtränken; oft auch im Sinne von durchnässen oder überschütten gebraucht.

A verb used to indicate the act of thoroughly wetting or soaking something, often with a liquid.

1. Make thoroughly wetB1formal

   To make someone or something completely wet by pouring or soaking liquid over them.

   Durchnässen

   • The sudden downpour drenched us within minutes.
   • She drenched the sponge in water before cleaning the counter.
   • The gardener drenched the soil to prepare it for planting.

   Synonymedousefloodimmerseinundatesaturatesoaksousesteep

   Antonymedehydratedesiccatedryparch

2. Cover or saturateB2formal

   To cover something completely with a liquid or substance.

   Durchnässen oder bedecken

   • He drenched the steak in barbecue sauce before grilling.
   • The artist drenched the canvas in vibrant colors.
   • The fabric was drenched in dye to achieve the desired shade.

   Synonymedousefloodimmerseinundatesaturatesoaksousesteep

   Antonymedehydratedesiccatedry