1
as in faded
lacking intensity of color
the supposedly rich rose she had chosen for the house unexpectedly came out a washy pinkish shade
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2
as in thin
not containing very much of some important element
the economy needs some strong medicine right now, and our leaders are offering only washy gruel
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Recent Examples of washy
What wasn’t though was the wishy-washy nature laced along the rest of that news release.
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oregonlive, 30 Jan. 2020
Despite the occasional box-checking, wishy-washy comment slapping Beijing on the wrist for the worst of its abuses, the reality is that the former vice president’s support of the People’s Republic of China is deep and longstanding.
—Tom Cotton, National Review, 11 Mar. 2020
Joe Biden’s wishy-washy foreign policy record could be a liability for him in the wake of President Trump’s ordered strike that killed Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani.
—Emily Larsen, Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2020
There’s a big part of me now wondering if either the Ducks or the Beavers should even want the wishy-washy act of Williams.
—John Canzano | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 27 Sep. 2019
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oregonlive, 30 Jan. 2020
Despite the occasional box-checking, wishy-washy comment slapping Beijing on the wrist for the worst of its abuses, the reality is that the former vice president’s support of the People’s Republic of China is deep and longstanding.
—Tom Cotton, National Review, 11 Mar. 2020
Joe Biden’s wishy-washy foreign policy record could be a liability for him in the wake of President Trump’s ordered strike that killed Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani.
—Emily Larsen, Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2020
There’s a big part of me now wondering if either the Ducks or the Beavers should even want the wishy-washy act of Williams.
—John Canzano | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 27 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for washy
Adjective
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Offering a 23% concentration of pure vitamin C, this formula delivers some serious brightening benefits, resulting in a more even-looking complexion and faded hyperpigmentation.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2025
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Everything below that will be flooded, according to IPCC predictions, so his maps show those areas as underwater, with what’s land today shown as a faded layer.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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The new device measures in at 5.8mm, which Samsung claims is its thinnest ever Galaxy S smartphone.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Serena wears a pale blue, longsleeved gown with butterflies adorning the train.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
13 May 2025
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The ground floor of the townhouse features a bright and airy open-plan reception, dining and kitchen area designed with pale wooden floors, high ceilings and intricate artwork.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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For the year, Vince had a net loss of $19 million, or $1.51 per share, compared to net income of $25.4 million, or $2.04 per diluted share, in the same period last year.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
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Online, these ideas have become diluted and deformed, dumbed-down to images of tradwife blondes and futuristic triangle structures.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Smaller rooms tend to work better in the darker hues, while larger airy rooms work better in lighter colors.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Spears radiated beauty in a white sundress with light brown heels.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Vinegar, which is really dilute acetic acid, will help the milk curdle by further denaturing the whey proteins and neutralizing negative charges at the surface of casein micelles.—
Liz Roth-Johnson,
Discover Magazine,
12 Feb. 2013
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However toxic a substance may be, the amount of exposure received by the general population is very dilute.—
George Johnson,
Discover Magazine,
8 July 2013
Adjective
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The light turned from orange to dull gray, and then Joe nudged my aching ribs — the tiger was standing in a glade 60 yards downhill.—
Cyril E. Holland,
Outdoor Life,
8 May 2025
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The actors’ shared genetics help Kurt convincingly play the older Wyatt, and their natural charisma helps make even the dullest scenes eminently watchable.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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“Washy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washy. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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