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   watery

   /ˈwɔːt(ə)ri/

   adjective

   • 1. consisting of, containing, or resembling water: "a watery fluid" Similar liquidfluidliquefiedtechnical:aqueoushydrouswetdampmoistsoddensoggysquelchysoftsaturatedwaterloggedmarshyboggyswampyfennymirymuddyoozyOpposite soliddry
   • ▪ (of a person's eyes) full of tears: "as the smoke blew into her face, her eyes went red and watery" Similar tearfultearyweepingweepymoistrheumydewy-eyedformal:lachrymoseOpposite dry
   • ▪ thin or tasteless as a result of containing too much water: "watery coffee" Similar thinrunnyweaksloppydilutedilutedwatered downthinned downadulteratedtastelessflavourlessinsipidblandinformal:wishy-washyOpposite thickconcentrated
   • ▪ pale or weak, as if diluted by water: "watery sunshine" Similar palewanthinfaintweakfeeblewashed outanaemiccolourlessinsipidinformal:wishy-washyOpposite bright

   Word Origin Old Englishwæterig (see water, -y1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. wateriness noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   The meaning of WATERY is consisting of, filled with, or surrounded by water. How to use watery in a sentence.

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   WATERY definition: 1. containing or filled with water: 2. (of food or drink) containing too much water and therefore…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWATERY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Something that is watery is weak or pale. A watery light began to show through the branches. Martha managed to produce a dim, watery smile. If you describe food or drink as watery, you dislike it because it contains too much water, or has no flavour. ...a plateful of watery soup. ...watery stew.

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   What does the adjective watery mean? There are 24 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective watery, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. watery has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. How common is the adjective watery? How is the adjective watery pronounced?

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   Definition of watery adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › wateryWatery - definition of watery by The Free Dictionary

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   1. consisting of or pertaining to water. 2. full of or abounding in water, as soil; boggy. 3. containing too much water. 4. soft, soggy, tasteless, etc., due to excessive water or overcooking. 5. tearful: a watery farewell. 6. resembling water in appearance or color: a watery blue. 7. resembling water in fluidity and absence of viscosity.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarywatery | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   watery meaning: 1. made with too much water: 2. Watery eyes are wet with tears.. Learn more.

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    Watery definition: Filled with, consisting of, or soaked with water; wet or soggy.

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