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
1
Supplied with water; having received water.
"Keep the horses well fed and watered."
"The garden looked lush after being well watered all summer."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishGiven water, or (for fabric) having a rippled, shiny pattern.
Common pairings
well-watered
watered silk
watered-down
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more watered
- Superlative
- most watered
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Etymology
From Old English wæterod, formed from water plus the -ed suffix.
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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.
