B2adjectivehomenature
US/ˈsoʊ.kɪŋ/
UK/ˈsəʊ.kɪŋ/
extremely wet, so that water can be felt through the clothes or material
In context
I came home soaking after walking in the rain without an umbrella.
Hang your soaking coat by the door so it can dry.
The children jumped into the pool in their soaking clothes.
Words that go with soaking
adjective + noun
- soaking clothesShe changed out of her soaking clothes.
- soaking towelDon't leave a soaking towel on the bed.
- soaking coatHe took off his soaking coat and shivered.
- soaking shoesMy soaking shoes squelched on the floor.
adverb + adjective
- soaking wetWe got soaking wet in the sudden storm.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I was soaking by the rain.Correct: I was soaked by the rain.