adjective

drowned

drowned, submerged

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.

((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.

Synonyms: submerged, waterlogged; Antonyms: afloat, dry

From Old English 'druncnian' (to sink, be overwhelmed), related to 'drink'.

Imagine being pulled 'down' into the water. 'Drown' sounds like 'down'.

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