Drenched

The word "drench" comes from Old English and means to soak or saturate.

Florida is know for its sudden drenching downpours!


Is it related to "quench?" They both come from Old English, but quench comes from a word that means to vanish. Quench means to reduce or eliminate, to cool or calm, to relieve or satisfy, as in "quench the thirst."

There is some overlap: you can quench a fire by drenching it.

And if you attempt to quench your thirst with a hose, you will get drenched.