watery

[ˈwɔːtəri]

watery Definition

• 1. containing, consisting of, or covered in water
• 2. thin 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

• diluted
• thin
• weak
• runny
• pale

Antonyms for watery

• concentrated
• thick
• strong

Phrases with watery

• watery grave

  a death by drowning

  Example

  Many sailors have met a watery grave.

• watery eyes

  eyes that are filled with tears

  Example

  She had watery eyes after watching a sad movie.

• watery discharge

  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.