washy

adjective

ˈwȯ-shē 

ˈwä-

washier; washiest

1

a

: weak, watery

washy tea

b

: deficient in color

c

: lacking in vigor, individuality, or definiteness

2

: lacking in condition and in firmness of flesh

Synonyms of washy

• faded
• pale
• light
• dulled
• dull

Examples of washy in a Sentence

the supposedly rich rose she had chosen for the house unexpectedly came out a washy pinkish shade

the economy needs some strong medicine right now, and our leaders are offering only washy gruel

Recent Examples on the Web

The speakers can go good and loud without collapsing into interference or incoherence too, with the bass drivers also proving themselves able to delve deep enough and contribute loudly enough to ensure TV and movie soundtracks don’t appear thin or wishy washy. —John Archer, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2026

There’s a fine line between being a bit mysterious in negotiations and just being wishy washy. —Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 23 June 2025

The best is the smiles and dancing at the washy washy station. —Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024

But like most of his saccharine repertoire, the lyrics don’t go much further than a washy setting of twinkly romance at the sock hop. —Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 10 Dec. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing washy

• wishy-washy

Rhymes for washy

• higashi