soppingly
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/ˈsɑː.pɪŋ.li/
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/ˈsɒ.pɪŋ.li/
(sopping)
extremely wet
Etymology
Etymology Information
'soppingly' originates from the English word 'sopping', which is derived from the verb 'sop', meaning 'to soak or drench'.
Historical Evolution
'sop' changed from the Old English word 'soppian', which meant 'to soak', and eventually became the modern English word 'sopping'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to soak or drench', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'extremely wet'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is extremely wet or soaked.
The clothes were soppingly wet after the rainstorm.
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Last updated: 2025/04/14 03:59