soggy

adjective

sog·​gy ˈsä-gē 

ˈsȯ-

soggier; soggiest

1

: saturated or heavy with water or moisture: such as

a

: waterlogged, soaked

a soggy lawn

b

: heavy or doughy because of imperfect cooking

soggy bread

2

: heavily dull : spiritless

soggy prose

soggily

ˈsä-gə-lē 

ˈsȯ-

adverb

sogginess

ˈsä-gē-nəs 

ˈsȯ-

noun

Synonyms

• awash
• bathed
• bedraggled
• doused
• dowsed
• drenched
• dripping
• logged
• saturate
• saturated
• soaked
• soaking
• sodden
• sopping
• soppy
• soused
• washed
• water-soaked
• watered
• waterlogged
• watery
• wet

Examples of soggy in a Sentence

The cereal got all soggy.

spread the soggy papers out to dry

Recent Examples on the Web

Return potatoes to the hot pot after rinsing to promote drying and prevent them from becoming soggy. —Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024

Going forward, adhere to a consistent watering schedule so your plant stays moist, not soggy. —Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024

Rain boots, layers, and an umbrella are advisable as residents should prepare for soggy commutes. —Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024

Wet and soggy clothes can make an already long day even longer! —Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 10 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

English dialect sog to soak

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

soggy

adjective

sog·​gy ˈsäg-ē 

ˈsȯg-

soggier; soggiest

: heavy with water or moisture : soaked, sodden

soggily

ˈsäg-ə-lē 

ˈsȯg-

adverb

sogginess

ˈsäg-ē-nəs 

ˈsȯg-

noun