drenchingly
|drench-ing-ly|
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/ˈdrɛn.tʃɪŋ.li/
(drenching)
thoroughly soaked
Etymology
Etymology Information
'drench' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'drencan,' where 'drenc-' meant 'to drown or soak.'
Historical Evolution
'drencan' transformed into the Middle English word 'drenchen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'drench.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to drown or soak,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to wet thoroughly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that causes something to be thoroughly soaked or saturated.
The rain fell drenchingly, leaving no one dry.
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Last updated: 2025/04/14 03:48