Meaning of watery in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈwɔdəri/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   watery

   Definitions

   1. filled with water

   Examples

   • « watery soil »

   Synonyms

   • wet
2. 2. wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or blood or tears

   Examples

   • « wiped his reeking neck »

   Synonyms

   • wet
3. 3. filled or brimming with tears

   Examples

   • « swimming eyes »
   • « watery eyes »
   • « sorrow made the eyes of many grow liquid »

   Synonyms

   • tearful
4. 4. relating to or resembling or consisting of water

   Examples

   • « a watery grave »

   Synonyms

   • liquid
5. 5. overly diluted

   Examples

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

   Synonyms

   • diluted
   • dilute