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watery

/ˈwɑɾəri/
/ˈwɔteri/
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Other forms: waterily

Definitions of watery
  1. adjective
    filled with water
    watery soil”
    synonyms:
    wet
    covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
  2. adjective
    relating to or resembling or consisting of water
    “a watery substance”
    “a watery color”
    synonyms:
    liquid
    existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
  3. adjective
    overly diluted; thin and insipid
    watery milk”
    synonyms: washy, weak
    dilute, diluted
    reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity
  4. adjective
    wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears
    synonyms: reeking
    wet
    covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
Pronunciation
US
/ˈwɑɾəri/
UK
/ˈwɔteri/
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