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
This isn't a watery cocoa for the kids on movie night.
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Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Common measles symptoms include a blotchy rash, high fever, cough, runny nose, pink or watery eyes and white spots on the insides of the cheeks.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
This rindless, bed-sheet-white cheese is cured and stored in a brine made with salt and either water or its own whey (the watery liquid that separates from the curd during the cheese-making process).
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
Symptoms include fever, rash, cough, red or watery eyes, and a runny nose.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
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Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Common measles symptoms include a blotchy rash, high fever, cough, runny nose, pink or watery eyes and white spots on the insides of the cheeks.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
This rindless, bed-sheet-white cheese is cured and stored in a brine made with salt and either water or its own whey (the watery liquid that separates from the curd during the cheese-making process).
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
Symptoms include fever, rash, cough, red or watery eyes, and a runny nose.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watery
Adjective
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Wet a clean white cloth and wring until the cloth is not dripping.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
31 Dec. 2025
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Perhaps because the maker is so iconic—dripping with diamonds and all—White Diamonds has stayed a prevalently popular scent for over 20 years.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Measles symptoms can appear between seven and 21 days after exposure and may include high fever, cough, runny nose, red watery eyes, white spots inside the mouth and a red blotchy rash that typically starts on the face and spreads downward.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Flu symptoms include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, tiredness, vomiting, and diarrhea.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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,
10 Jan. 2026
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Yimobra Memory Foam Bath Mat, $9 with Prime The bath mat is made from memory foam that feels plush underfoot and cushions each step, unlike thin cotton mats.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Democrat Gray Davis, to name a recent example, had an extensive background in government and politics and a bland demeanor that suggested his first name was also a fitting adjective.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2026
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Is there an unwritten rule about being a bland professional and not showing any personality?—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Additionally, replacing saturated fats with olive oil can help lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol, according to Bobrick.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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Previous nutrition guideline iterations suggested minimizing or avoiding full-fat dairy and all types of fat, including healthy and saturated.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The texture of the ice cream, that came out in a continuous ribbon, was luxuriously smooth and not at all soupy or icy.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Jan. 2026
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Mix 2 tablespoons of the powdered bleach with warm water to make a soupy paste.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Second, a dilute hydrochloric acid is used to dissolve the remaining lithium and the transition metals—nickel, cobalt, and manganese.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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For example, Wilson’s team is exploring whether dilute acids speed up weathering.—
Robert F. Service,
Science | AAAS,
3 Sep. 2020
Adjective
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Yes, the rich women went to Sedona on Sutton’s private plane, but before that there were a few scenes back in boring old Los Angeles.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Disease prevention should be boring, routine, expected, and easy to access.—
Uché Blackstock,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Watery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watery. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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