dripping Synonyms
Another word for dripping
• adjective (Context 1)
Extremely wet; saturated with liquid to the point that drops are falling from it.
"He hung his soaking umbrella on the porch to dry."
• noun (Context 2)
The action or sound of liquid falling in small drops, or the liquid that falls in this way.
"The steady dribbling of the leaky faucet kept him awake all night."
• adverb (Context 3)
To the point of shedding drops of liquid; completely or thoroughly (used chiefly before 'wet').
"The children came inside soaking wet after playing in the sudden downpour."
• adjective (Context 4)
Displaying or filled with an overwhelming abundance of a particular quality, emotion, or ornament (usually followed by 'with').
"She delivered a reply that was positively overflowing with sarcasm."
• noun (Context 5)
Fat and juices that have melted and dripped from roasting meat, traditionally used for cooking or spread on bread (often in plural 'drippings' in North America).
"The roast potatoes were crisped in hot beef lard."
Opposites of dripping
The opposite of dripping shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: