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Definition of Drenched
1. Adjective. Abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination. "Moon-drenched meadows"
Definition of Drenched
1. Adjective. Completely wet; sodden ¹
2. Verb. (past of drench) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Drenched
1. drench [v] - See also: drench
Lexicographical Neighbors of Drenched
Literary usage of Drenched
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Journal of Researches Into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries by Charles Darwin (1846)
"The whole sight is horrible and revolting: the ground is almost made of bones,
and the horses and riders are drenched with gore. CHAPTER VII. ..."
2. The Life of Benvenuto Cellini by Benvenuto Cellini (1920)
"was running drenched with blood through Venice after the event, he took refuge
in a crowded church, and fervently commended himself to the Divine protection ..."
3. In the Forbidden Land: An Account of a Journey Into Tibet, Capture by the by Arnold Henry Savage Landor (1898)
"... war than the heavy clouds which had been hanging over our heads poured forth
such a torrent of rain that in a moment we were drenched to the skin. ..."
4. The Living Age by Making of America Project, Eliakim Littell, Robert S. Littell (1868)
"... and I don't remember much more till I found myself actually drenched with
vinegar that old Catty Lalor was pouring over me, when 1 got up again, ..."
5. The Edinburgh Review by Sydney Smith (1869)
"drenched with rain and sweat, 1 continue to walk alongside of them. On the steps
of the church of St. Louis I perceive one of their friends full of respect ..."
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