bedraggle

/ˈbedræɡəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to soak or wet thoroughly, especially with rain or dew; to make (something) wet and sodden

“The storm bedraggled the hikers, leaving them shivering and soaked to the bone.”

2. noun

a state of being wet and sodden, especially after exposure to rain or dew

“The bedraggled state of the hikers’ clothes was a testament to their ordeal in the storm.”

Synonyms

  • drench
  • soak

Antonyms

  • desiccate
  • dry