soddenness

/ˈsɑdənnəs/
noun
  1. The state or quality of being thoroughly wet and heavy with moisture.
    • After the storm, the soddenness of the lawn made it impossible to mow.
    • The hiker complained about the soddenness of his socks after crossing the stream.
    • Farmers worried about the soddenness of the fields delaying the planting season.
  2. A dull, heavy, or spiritless quality, as if weighed down.
    • The soddenness of the rainy afternoon made everyone feel sleepy.
    • The party had a soddenness to it that no amount of music could lift.
    • There was a soddenness in his voice after he heard the bad news.
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