drowned
Translation
drowned, submerged
Examples
The drowned man was found by the river.
The drowned man was found by the river.
He pulled his drowned phone from the pool.
He pulled his drowned phone from the pool.
Grammar Patterns
((drowned + noun)) used to describe a person or object that has died or been ruined by submersion in water. The sailors recovered the drowned treasure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: submerged, waterlogged; Antonyms: afloat, dry
Etymology
From Old English 'druncnian' (to sink, be overwhelmed), related to 'drink'.
Memory Tips
Imagine being pulled 'down' into the water. 'Drown' sounds like 'down'.