adj
Uncommon
watery
WAW-tuh-ree
Watery (adj) means containing too much water, or thin and diluted like water. Example: “The soup tasted watery, like it needed more seasoning.”
adj
1
Containing too much water, or thin and diluted like water.
"The soup tasted watery, like it needed more seasoning."
"His eyes went watery from the cold wind."
2
Weak, pale, or lacking strength or flavor.
"The sunlight through the clouds was watery and dim."
How to use watery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishToo thin, weak, or diluted — like watered-down soup or a pale winter sun.
Common pairings
watery soup
watery eyes
watery grave
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Word forms
- Comparative
- waterier
- Superlative
- wateriest
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Etymology
From Old English wæteriġ, simply "water" plus the adjective ending "-y."
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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.
