Synonyms for

Flooded

Verb / ˈflʌdʌd / / ˈflʌdɪd / Another word for flooded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

covered or submerged by water

Synonyms & similar words

afloat deluge swamp inundate overflowing oversupply awash flood inundated glut submerged inundated deluged swamped immersed drowned overflowed engulfed covered overwhelmed submerged submersed sunk awash waterlogged drenched

Synonyms by register

Formal

inundated submerged overwhelmed

Informal

drenched soaked awash

Literary

deluged submerged

Antonyms

dry drained arid parched unwatered desiccated

Common collocations

  • heavily flooded
  • partially flooded
  • flooded with
  • flooded the area
  • flooded market
  • flooded with applications
  • flooded streets

Word family

noun flood
verb flood
adjective flooded

Usage note

While 'flooded' often refers to literal water, it can also be used figuratively to describe being overwhelmed with something, such as 'flooded with requests'.

Example sentences

  1. The basement was flooded after the storm.
  2. The river flooded its banks.
  3. The streets were flooded with water.
  4. The fields were flooded after the irrigation system broke.
  5. The bathroom was flooded when the pipe burst.

Quotes

  • The rain continued to pour down, and the river flooded its banks.
  • The farmers were worried that their crops would be flooded if the dam broke.
  • The town was flooded with tourists during the summer season.

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