drenching Meaning & Definition
What Does Drenching Mean?
Drenching is a verb that means present participle and gerund of drench. As an adjective, it means That causes one to become extremely wet. As a noun, it means The act by which something is drenched; a soaking.
Drenching: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | souse, soaking and sousing |
| Plural | drenchings |
| Comparative / superlative | more drenching, most drenching |
Drenching Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of drench
Drenching as an Adjective
- That causes one to become extremely wet.
We'll be experiencing drenching rain all weekend.
Drenching as a Noun
- The act by which something is drenched; a soaking.
- The administering of a medicinal draught to an animal.
Verb
- To soak, to make very wet.
- To cause to drink; especially, to dose (e.g. a horse) with medicine by force.
Noun
- The administering of a draught to an animal.
Synonyms of Drenching
Drenching synonyms and antonyms →Drenching in a Sentence
We'll be experiencing drenching rain all weekend.
Word Forms & Grammar
drenching
drenching (comparative more drenching, superlative most drenching)
drenching (plural drenchings)
Words That Rhyme With Drenching
Origin of Drenching
Origin 1: From Middle English drenchyng, drenchynge, drenchende, from Old English drenċende, from Proto-Germanic *drankijandz, present participle of *drankijaną (“to drench”), equivalent to drench + -ing.
Origin 2: From Middle English drenchinge, equivalent to drench + -ing.
Common Questions About Drenching
Is drenching a verb or an adjective?
Drenching is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is another word for drenching?
You can replace drenching with words such as souse, soaking and sousing. See the full list of drenching synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of drenching?
The plural of drenching is drenchings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of drenching?
The comparative form is more drenching and the superlative form is most drenching.