Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dripping-wet
Adjective
/ˈdrɪpɪŋ wɛt/
Definition
Extremely wet, to the point of water dripping from an object or surface.
Examples
- After the rainstorm, my clothes were dripping-wet.
- The dog came in from the rain, dripping-wet and muddy.
- She stood under the waterfall, feeling completely dripping-wet.
Meaning
The term ‘dripping-wet’ describes something that is so wet that water is literally dripping off it.
Synonyms
- sopping
- soaking
- drenched
- wet through
