soaking
/ˈsoʊkɪŋ/
adjective
- Extremely wet; drenched.
- After the rainstorm, my shoes were soaking.
- The towel was soaking from the spilled water.
- She fell into the pool and came out soaking.
Antonyms
noun
- The act of making or becoming thoroughly wet by being in liquid.
- A long soaking in the bath helps me relax.
- Give the dishes a good soaking in hot water.
- The beans need an overnight soaking before cooking.
verb
- Present participle of soak; making something thoroughly wet.
- The rain is soaking the garden soil.
- She is soaking her feet in warm water.
- I am soaking the stain with detergent.