WATERED Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in saturated

containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water a heavily watered lawn

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verb

past tense of water

as in wet

to make wet watered the plants

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Recent Examples of watered

Verb

Make sure plants are well watered going into fall and winter, and pay attention to soil moisture during the winter months as evergreen plants can dry out from winter winds. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026 Every bulb planted, every cover crop sown, every leaf left for a solitary bee to shelter under, and every tree and shrub watered deeply is an investment in next year’s garden. — Pam Rosendal, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2026 If your eyes have ever watered at the price of a pre-packaged sandwich at Tesco, let alone the price of rent in London, you’ll be well acquainted with the financial anxieties that stage this narrative. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 Water Often All plants need water, but mums are particularly thirsty flowers that should be watered regularly when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026 Rain watered crops, and soaked in to recharge the groundwater that hydrated the city — something that can’t happen now, when something like 40% of the city is covered over, impermeable to rain. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Arugula prefers full sun and should be kept well watered, and a frost cloth can be used to extend your harvest. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for watered

Adjective

And a tablecloth reveals dense botanicals in a saturated hues of browns and crimson.

— Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026
If royal purple and tomato red are too saturated for you, go the baby route.

— Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of saturated

Verb

When the timer dinged, Ernest carried his rats to the sink and wet them gently, one at a time.

— Madeline ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
One of these chambers contains a disc of fabric that is pre-wetted with water, one contains a foaming agent made up of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and sodium bicarbonate (the main component of baking soda), and one contains a drop of eye medication.

— Ben Coxworth October 23, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of wet

Adjective

Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet with tongs; let sit until cool enough to handle (no need to squeeze out excess water unless dripping wet).

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
The 20-year-old looked so grown up in a semi-sheer white crochet gown that was dripping in fringe.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of dripping

Verb

His party not only lost control of the House and Senate, but drowned in a blue wave that swept away Republicans in election contests big and small, from sea to shining sea.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
According to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD), investigators determined that the girl had drowned within hours of her body being discovered.

— Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of drowned

Adjective

Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
As the Cyclospora outbreak grows, experts recommend washing all fresh produce that hasn’t been pre-washed—not just lettuce.

— Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of washed

Verb

When the continents sank in the Cambrian, seas flooded in and buried the eroded surface.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
That group and other environmental organizations have also argued the chunk of the Sacramento Valley that could soon be flooded is composed of rich oak woodland habitat occupied by an untold number of wildlife species.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of flooded

Adjective

AHAs show up in everything from cleansers and toners to serums, pre-soaked pads, and even body lotions.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
In a small 2024 study, participants who consumed 10 grams of soaked basil seeds daily for eight weeks had lower levels of several inflammatory markers.

— Lindsey DeSoto, HEALTH, 23 Sep. 2026