Doused
Doused adjective - Containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water.
Usage example: shook the water out of her thoroughly doused hair
Submerged and doused are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Submerged" instead the word "Doused" as an adjective or a verb.
Nearby Word: dousing
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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As non-aquatic animals, humans have a sensation when suddenly submerged or doused that makes them prepare to swim for their life to avoid drowning.
Source: Water Wake-up
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Submerged and Doused. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/doused/submerged
Doused & Submerged. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/doused/submerged>.
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