soaked

• Beschreibt etwas, das völlig durchnässt oder mit Flüssigkeit vollgesogen ist; oft bis zur Sättigung nass.

Describes something that is extremely wet, often to the point of saturation.

1. Wet throughA2informal

   Extremely wet, saturated with liquid.

   Durchnässt

   • I got completely soaked in the rain.
   • Her clothes were soaked with sweat after the run.
   • The towel is soaked; I need a dry one.

   Synonymedrencheddrippingsaturatedsoakingsoddenwaterlogged

   Antonymeariddehydrateddryparched

2. Absorbed or filledB2informal

   Filled or saturated with something, often used metaphorically.

   Durchtränkt

   • He was soaked in nostalgia after visiting his childhood home.
   • The city was soaked in history and culture.
   • She was soaked in the atmosphere of the old library.

   Synonymedrenchedsaturated

   Antonymeariddehydrateddryparched

• Verb, das beschreibt, dass etwas für eine gewisse Zeit in eine Flüssigkeit getaucht wird oder dass etwas vollständig nass wird bzw. Flüssigkeit aufnimmt.

A verb used to indicate the act of immersing something in liquid for a period of time, or becoming thoroughly wet.

1. Immerse in liquidA2formal

   To place something in a liquid for a period of time to make it wet or soft.

   Einweichen

   • She soaked the beans overnight before cooking them.
   • He soaked his sore muscles in a hot bath.
   • The laundry needs to soak in detergent for an hour.

   Synonymedrenchdunkimmersesaturatesteepsubmerge

2. Become very wetA2informal

   To become thoroughly wet or saturated with liquid.

   Durchnässen

   • We got completely soaked in the sudden rainstorm.
   • The sponge soaked up all the spilled water.
   • Her clothes were soaking wet after the walk.

   Synonymesaturatesousesteep

   Antonymedry

3. B2informal

   To absorb or take in something, such as information or atmosphere.

   Aufnehmen

   • He sat quietly, soaking in the peaceful atmosphere.
   • She soaked up every detail of the lecture.
   • Tourists often soak in the local culture during their travels.

   Synonymeabsorbassimilatedrink inimbibetake in

   Antonymeemitexuderelease

Phrasal-Variantensoak throughsoak up