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soggy

1 of 1adjective
/ˈsɑ.gi/
Forms:soggier,soggiest
1

lacking firmness or usual texture due to being soaked through with moisture or water

  • The ground was soggy from the heavy rain, making it difficult to walk.
  • The heavy rain turned the park into a soggy mess, making it impossible to walk without sinking into the ground.
  • After being left outside during the storm, the cardboard boxes became soggy and fell apart.
  • The picnic had to be canceled because the lawn was too soggy for anyone to sit on.
  • She stepped onto the soggy carpet and immediately felt the water squishing beneath her feet.
2

(of food) doughy and heavy, often due to undercooking or excessive moisture

  • The pizza crust was soggy and lacked the crispness it should have had.
  • Her muffins turned out soggy in the middle, making them hard to eat.
  • The bread was soggy from not being baked long enough.
  • His homemade biscuits were too soggy to serve, despite their golden tops.
  • The pie filling made the bottom crust soggy and unappetizing.
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3

dull or lacking in excitement or energy

  • The critic described the novel as filled with soggy prose that failed to engage readers.
  • After reading several chapters of soggy writing, she found herself losing interest in the plot.
  • His soggy performance left the audience feeling uninspired and unenthusiastic.
  • The report was criticized for its soggy tone, making it difficult to understand the main points.
  • Despite the intriguing premise, the movie was bogged down by soggy dialogue and lackluster characters.