watery
3 synonyms and 3 antonyms for watery, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Containing too much water, or thin and diluted like water.
Synonyms
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reeking
washy
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Containing too much water, or thin and diluted like water.
“The soup tasted watery, like it needed more seasoning.”
Opposites
2. adj
Weak, pale, or lacking strength or flavor.
“The sunlight through the clouds was watery and dim.”
Opposites
How to use watery
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
watery soup
watery eyes
watery grave
Etymology
From Old English wæteriġ, simply "water" plus the adjective ending "-y."
Full origin of watery →Frequently asked questions
What does “watery” mean?
The word “watery” means containing too much water, or thin and diluted like water. In plain terms, too thin, weak, or diluted — like watered-down soup or a pale winter sun.
How do you pronounce “watery”?
“Watery” is pronounced WAW-tuh-ree (/ˈwɔtəɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “watery” in a sentence?
Here is “watery” used in a sentence: “The soup tasted watery, like it needed more seasoning.”
What part of speech is “watery”?
“Watery” is an adjective.
Where does the word “watery” come from?
The word “watery” comes from Old English. From Old English wæteriġ, simply "water" plus the adjective ending "-y.".
Is “watery” a common word?
“Watery” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “watery” have?
“Watery” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: containing too much water, or thin and diluted like water.
Related words
milk-and-watery
