Sodden (adjective)

Soaked with liquid, often to the point of being heavy or waterlogged.

Origin:

Derived from the old english word 'soden' meaning 'boiled', the term 'sodden' first appeared in the 16th century and was used to describe something that was thoroughly soaked with liquid.

Examples:

1. The heavy rain had left the ground sodden, making it difficult for the rescue team to access the area.
2. The sodden bread was inedible and had to be thrown away.
3. The clothes were sodden with rain and clung to the body.
4. The sodden soil was making it difficult for the crops to grow.
5. The sodden ground made it impossible for the hikers to make it to the summit without slipping.