Meaning of washy in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    washy

    Definitions

    1. lacking strength or vigor

    Examples

    • « a washy handshake »
    • « washy prose »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. overly diluted

    Examples

    • « thin and insipid »
    • « washy coffee »
    • « watery milk »
    • « weak tea »

    Synonyms

  3. 3. having lost freshness or brilliance of color

    Examples

    • « sun-bleached deck chairs »
    • « faded jeans »
    • « a very pale washed-out blue »
    • « washy colors »

    Synonyms

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