Synonyms of diluted

diluted 1 of 2

adjective

dī-ˈlü-təd 

1

as in dilute

not containing very much of some important element

to clean the bird feeder, soak it in a solution of diluted bleach

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dilute
• thinned
• thin
• weak
• weakened
• washy
• adulterated
• watery
• watered-down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rich
• strong
• enriched
• fortified
• concentrated
• condensed
• full-bodied
• evaporated

2

as in polluted

containing foreign or lower-grade substances

a diluted solution of sulfuric acid

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dilute
• polluted
• thinned
• contaminated
• mixed
• blended
• tainted
• adulterated
• alloyed
• weakened
• combined
• impure
• compounded
• soiled
• incorporated
• unfiltered
• corrupted
• debased
• adulterate
• spoiled
• unclarified
• merged
• dirtied
• mingled
• intermixed
• commingled
• intermingled
• fouled
• defiled
• sullied
• begrimed
• unrefined
• besmirched
• befouled
• bemired
• maculate
• coalesced
• cheapened
• doctored

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pure
• undiluted
• fine
• uncontaminated
• unmixed
• unadulterated
• purified
• filtered
• refined
• unpolluted
• untainted
• concentrated
• uncut
• plain
• unalloyed
• strong
• straight
• neat
• ultrapure
• clarified
• sterile
• uncombined
• pasteurized
• ultrarefined
• sterilized
• clean
• stainless
• spotless
• immaculate
• unsullied
• unsoiled

diluted

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verb

past tense of dilute

as in thinned

to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances

the pharmacist was convicted of diluting prescription drugs in order to increase profits

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thinned
• loaded
• cut
• infected
• weakened
• poisoned
• adulterated
• manipulated
• tainted
• sophisticated
• extended
• contaminated
• spoiled
• degraded
• polluted
• watered down
• laced
• soiled
• tempered
• corrupted
• debased
• misrepresented
• sullied
• attenuated
• defiled
• dirtied
• counterfeited
• fouled
• spiked
• cheapened
• falsified
• qualified
• tampered (with)
• befouled
• doctored
• moderated
• faked
• envenomed
• fudged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enriched
• strengthened
• supplemented
• fortified
• reinforced
• fertilized
• augmented
• purified
• distilled
• improved
• filtered
• refined
• richened
• cleaned
• flushed
• enhanced
• clarified
• purged
• cleansed
• leached
• pasteurized
• larded
• concentrated
• condensed
• decontaminated
• compacted
• bettered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of diluted

Adjective

Harsh chemicals can also strip the finish or sealant, so stick to a gentle, diluted soap solution. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

Chlorine bleach is made with diluted sodium hypochlorite, Linley McConnell, laundry and cleaning expert at Gibson’s Cleaners, explains. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026

Verb

The shift to apps deepened, rather than diluted, the customer relationship, unlocking always-on engagement, rich first-party data and a far faster cycle of product innovation. — Dana Dunne, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

How to Clean With Hand Soap Hand soap is most useful for routine cleaning when it’s diluted properly. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026