watery

adjective

ˈwȯ-tə-rē How to pronounce watery (audio)
Definition of waterynext
1
as in dripping
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water the soft, watery earth of the marshland

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2
as in runny
having an overly soft liquid consistency watery oatmeal

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3
as in thin
not containing very much of some important element a watery lemonade

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4
as in bland
lacking in qualities that make for spirit and character political correctness has resulted in a lot of history books being written in very watery prose

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Recent Examples of watery The agency’s update marks a significant expansion in the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness that often leads to watery, sometimes explosive, diarrhea. — Lauren Dunn, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026 The most common symptom is watery diarrhea, which can last for up to a month or longer if left untreated. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Beyond revealing another chapter of Mars' watery past, the research also highlights the lasting scientific value of spacecraft data long after a mission has ended. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Seek medical care for prolonged or relapsing watery diarrhea, and ask your provider to specifically request cyclospora testing, as it is not reliably detected on routine stool exams. — Joseph Hernandez august 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for watery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watery
  1. dripping
  2. runny
  3. thin
  4. bland
  5. saturated
  6. soupy
  7. dilute
  8. boring
Adjective
  • Gently squeeze out any excess water so the hair is damp rather than dripping.
    — Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Blood was still dripping from my head and both elbows, and my shirt was soaked in blood, which was now seeping into my pants.
    — Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
Definition of dripping
Adjective
  • Individuals who develop symptoms of measles, including fever, cough, runny nose or a rash, should call their healthcare provider before arriving for care in person.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Symptoms can appear within days after exposure and may include moderate fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and sore throat.
    — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of runny
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  • Farinacci often spent days and even weeks scouting potential fire locations, monitoring weather and wildfire data, and planning to set multiple fires to stretch firefighting resources thin, according to detectives.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Those moments are sobering reminders of just how thin the margins are for the Phillies rotation, which has been excellent for the most part, though extremely top-heavy.
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of thin
Adjective
  • How in the Nine Realms did Thor—a bland, long-haired jock set to inherit his daddy’s empire—become one of Marvel’s most interesting and likeable heroes?
    — EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The packets contained twice as much condiment as conventional packets and invited fans to call a foul on bland food.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of bland
Adjective
  • Rather than chase influencers, whose rates have climbed into four and five figures per post amid a saturated market, Poppy & Pout is now investing in community events at retailers like Pigment in San Diego.
    — Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • This painstakingly restored 4K version looks and sounds gorgeous; cinematographer Dante Spinotti’s work glows with saturated vibrancy, and Michel Rubini and the Reds’ score vibrates on a spooky synth frequency.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026
Definition of saturated
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  • Just as my outfit choices become breezier in the soupy months of summer, my makeup routine sheds some layers, too.
    — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 30 June 2026
  • The nucleus disassembles, letting these crucial genetic instructions float free in the cell’s soupy interior.
    — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 29 June 2026
Definition of soupy
Adjective
  • Finally, the third recruits seaweed to gather minerals that are otherwise too dilute to chase.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • Clean and disinfect your pruning shears between working on each plant by dipping them into a dilute 10% solution of chlorine bleach water or rubbing alcohol.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of dilute
Adjective
  • Unfortunately, the group offered amazingly little of that over the course of the night, minimizing the bells and whistles during what could be properly dubbed a fairly boring stage show overall.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In valuing and nurturing a sense of life as the adventure of understanding and demonstrating Love’s allness, what might have previously seemed to be a boring gap in activity becomes a spiritually refreshing pause.
    — Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of boring

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