bedraggled

/bɪˈdɹæɡl̩d/adj
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1

Wet, limp, and unkempt; in disarray due to being doused with water, exposed to the elements, etc.

2

Decaying, decrepit or dilapidated.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing