adjective Uncommon

watered

WAW-tuhd

Watered (adjective) means Supplied with water; having received water. Example: “The garden looked lush after being well watered all summer.”

adjective

Supplied with water; having received water.

"The garden looked lush after being well watered all summer."

Marked with a rippled, wavy pattern, as in certain fabrics.

"The dress was made from a shimmering, watered silk."

How to use watered

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGiven water, or (for fabric) having a rippled, shiny pattern.

Common pairings

well-watered watered silk watered-down

more watered comparative, most watered superlative

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From Old English wæterod, formed from water plus the -ed suffix.

Origin: Old English

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What does “watered” mean?

The word “watered” means supplied with water; having received water. In plain terms, given water, or (for fabric) having a rippled, shiny pattern.

How do you pronounce “watered”?

“Watered” is pronounced WAW-tuhd (/ˈwɔːtə(ɹ)d/ in IPA).

How do you use “watered” in a sentence?

Here is “watered” used in a sentence: “The garden looked lush after being well watered all summer.”

What part of speech is “watered”?

“Watered” is an adjective.

Where does the word “watered” come from?

The word “watered” comes from Old English. From Old English wæterod, formed from water plus the -ed suffix.

Is “watered” a common word?

“Watered” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “watered” have?

“Watered” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: supplied with water; having received water.