soggy

adjective

sog·​gy ˈsä-gē How to pronounce soggy (audio)
ˈsȯ-
soggier; soggiest
Synonyms of soggynext
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 How to pronounce soggy (audio)
ˈsȯ-
adverb
sogginess
ˈsä-gē-nəs How to pronounce soggy (audio)
ˈsȯ-
noun

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Examples of soggy in a Sentence

The cereal got all soggy. spread the soggy papers out to dry
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Emergency crews rescued hundreds of people from the rising waters, and authorities feared the soggy ground would prolong the risk of floods and mudslides for days. — Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 Fried Foods Fried foods lose their signature crispy texture once frozen and reheated, often turning soft and soggy. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 Roasting the fruit deepens its sweet-tart, plummy flavor and reduces their juice to prevent soggy muffins. — Leah Eskin, Midwest Living, 14 Aug. 2026 Fill the shells just before serving to keep them crisp and prevent them from becoming soggy. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soggy

Word History

Etymology

English dialect sog to soak

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of soggy was in 1599

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soggy

adjective
sog·​gy ˈsäg-ē How to pronounce soggy (audio)
ˈsȯg-
soggier; soggiest
: heavy with water or moisture : soaked, sodden
soggily
ˈsäg-ə-lē How to pronounce soggy (audio)
ˈsȯg-
adverb
sogginess
ˈsäg-ē-nəs How to pronounce soggy (audio)
ˈsȯg-
noun
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