watery

[ˈwɔːtəri]

watery Definition

  • 1containing, consisting of, or covered in water
  • 2thin or pale in color or texture, and often seeming to have too much water

Using watery: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "watery" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The soup was watery and lacked flavor.

  • Example

    Her eyes were red and watery from crying.

  • Example

    The paint was so watery that it dripped off the brush.

watery Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for watery

Antonyms for watery

Phrases with watery

  • a death by drowning

    Example

    Many sailors have met a watery grave.

  • eyes that are filled with tears

    Example

    She had watery eyes after watching a sad movie.

  • a thin and clear fluid that comes out of the body

    Example

    The patient complained of watery discharge from her nose.

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Summary: watery in Brief

The term 'watery' [ˈwɔːtəri] describes something that contains or is covered in water, or something that is thin or pale in color or texture. It can refer to soups, paints, and other substances, as well as to physical symptoms like watery eyes. 'Watery' is often used to describe things that seem diluted or weak.