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watery
adjective wa·tery \ˈwȯ-tə-rē, ˈwä-\
: containing or filled with water or a similar liquid
of a liquid : very thin and similar to water in appearance, taste, etc.
: pale and seeming to have little substance
Full Definition of WATERY
1
a : consisting of, filled with, or surrounded by water b : containing, sodden with, or yielding water or a thin liquid <a watery solution> <watery vesicles>
2
a : resembling water or watery matter especially in thin fluidity, soggy texture, paleness, or lack of savor <watery sunlight> <a watery soup> <watery diarrhea> b : exhibiting weakness and vapidity : wishy-washy <a watery writing style>
— wa·ter·i·ly \-tə-rə-lē\ adverb
— wa·ter·i·ness \-tə-rē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of WATERY
before 12th century
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WATERINESS Defined for Kids
watery
adjective wa·tery \ˈwȯ-tə-rē, ˈwä-\
Definition of WATERY for Kids
1
: full of or giving out liquid <watery eyes>
2
: containing or giving out water or a thin liquid <a watery mixture>
3
: like water especially in being thin, soggy, pale, or without flavor <watery soup>
4
: lacking in strength or determination <a watery smile>
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watery
adjective wa·tery \ˈwȯt-ə-rē, ˈwät-\
Medical Definition of WATERY
1
: consisting of or filled with water
2
: containing, sodden with, or yielding water or a thin liquid <a watery solution> <watery stools>
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