noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
drenched in sweat; soaked with sweat
Describes a state of being completely covered or soaked in sweat, often after intense physical activity or in hot conditions. Similar to 汗みずく (あせみずく).
See also: 汗みずく (あせみずく)
運動の後で汗みどろになった。
I became drenched in sweat after exercising.
汗みどろのシャツを着替えた。
I changed out of my sweat-soaked shirt.
汗みずく is a synonym with the same meaning, but 汗みどろ may carry a slightly more vivid or emphatic nuance of being thoroughly soaked.
Compound of 汗 (あせ, 'sweat') and みどろ, a suffix meaning 'covered with' or 'soaked in', possibly related to まみれる. The exact derivation of みどろ is uncertain.