SODDEN


Meaning of SODDEN in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' sä-d ə n

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English soden, from past participle of sethen to seethe

Date: 1589

1 a : dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages < sodden features> b : TORPID , SLUGGISH < sodden minds>

2 a : heavy with or as if with moisture or water <the sodden ground> b : heavy or doughy because of imperfect cooking < sodden biscuits>

– sod · den · ly adverb

– sod · den · ness \ -d ə n-(n) ə s \ noun

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