watery
Watery (adj) means containing too much water, or thin and diluted like water. Example: “The soup tasted watery, like it needed more seasoning.”
How to use watery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishToo thin, weak, or diluted — like watered-down soup or a pale winter sun.
Word forms
waterier comparative, wateriest superlative
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The soup tasted _____, like it needed more seasoning.
Etymology
From Old English wæteriġ, simply "water" plus the adjective ending "-y."
Rhymes for watery
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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.