Drenched

/dɹɛntʃt/ adjective

Definition

Completely soaked with liquid, usually water; thoroughly wet through and through.

Etymology

From Old English 'drencan' (to make drink, to drench with drink), related to 'drink.' Originally meant 'to force someone to drink,' then evolved to mean 'to soak with liquid.'

Kelly Says

Your body is around 60% water, so when you get completely drenched, you're essentially becoming more water than usual—and interestingly, humans are the only mammals that regularly seek out water for recreation rather than just survival!

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