adjective
Uncommon
diluted
Diluted (adjective) means Weakened or thinned out by having something added to it. Example: “The diluted bleach solution was safe to use on the counters.”
adjective
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Weakened or thinned out by having something added to it.
"The diluted bleach solution was safe to use on the counters."
"Critics said the reform bill was a diluted version of the original proposal."
How to use diluted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade weaker than the original, usually by adding water or by watering down the strength of an idea or plan.
Common pairings
diluted solution
heavily diluted
diluted version
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more diluted
- Superlative
- most diluted
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Related words
Rhymes for diluted
muted
routed
reputed
sprouted
disputed
polluted
computed
convoluted
undisputed
attributed
distributed
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Frequently asked questions
What does “diluted” mean?
The word “diluted” means weakened or thinned out by having something added to it. In plain terms, made weaker than the original, usually by adding water or by watering down the strength of an idea or plan.
How do you use “diluted” in a sentence?
Here is “diluted” used in a sentence: “The diluted bleach solution was safe to use on the counters.”
What is the opposite of “diluted”?
The opposite of “diluted” — its antonyms — is concentrated.
What part of speech is “diluted”?
“Diluted” is an adjective.
Is “diluted” a common word?
“Diluted” is an uncommon word in modern English.
