verwässert — meaning in English
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English meaning
- anodyne adjective Deliberately bland and inoffensive, so mild that it cannot upset or interest anyone.
- dilute verb To make a liquid weaker or thinner by adding water or another solvent.
- wishy-washy adjective Lacking firmness or clear opinions; vague, indecisive and unwilling to commit to a position.
Senses
verwässert is used for these senses in English:
- anodyne (by extension) Noncontentious, blandly agreeable, unlikely to cause offence or debate. [from 20th c.]
- dilute Weak; reduced in strength by dilution; diluted.
- wishy-washy Thin or watery.
anodyne — full definition
- adjective Deliberately bland and inoffensive, so mild that it cannot upset or interest anyone.
- noun Something that soothes distress or takes the edge off pain.
- adjective Relieving pain.
dilute — full definition
- verb To make a liquid weaker or thinner by adding water or another solvent.
- verb To weaken something, especially by mixing in something else or spreading it thinner.
- adjective Weak or thin because of dilution; low in concentration.