Washier: meaning, definitions and examples
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washier
[ หwษหสษr ]
comparative form
The term 'washier' is the comparative form of the adjective 'washy', which typically describes something that is lacking in strength or substance. In this context, it can refer to a substance that is thinner or less concentrated. 'Washier' is often used in informal contexts, particularly in discussions about liquids or textures, where a comparison is being made between two or more entities. For example, one might say that a particular paint is washier than another if it has a lower viscosity or dilution.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- This paint is washier than the last one I used.
- His argument was washier than I anticipated.
- The sauce turned out washier after adding more water.
Translations
Translations of the word "washier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lavador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเฅเคจเฅเคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Wรคscher
๐ฎ๐ฉ pencuci
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ pracz
๐ฏ๐ต ๆดๆฟฏ่
๐ซ๐ท laveur
๐ช๐ธ lavador
๐น๐ท yฤฑkayฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธํ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุงุณู
๐จ๐ฟ pracรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ prรกฤ
๐จ๐ณ ๆด่กฃๅทฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ pralec
๐ฎ๐ธ รพvottamaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแฃแคแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yuyucu
๐ฒ๐ฝ lavador
Etymology
The word 'washy' likely originates from the verb 'wash', which comes from Old English 'wรฆscan', meaning to wash or cleanse. This word has Germanic roots, related to similar terms in Dutch and German. Over time, the adjective 'washy' developed to describe a state of being dilute or lacking in strength, particularly in reference to liquids. The suffix '-ier' is a common morphological addition in English used to form comparative adjectives. Thus, 'washier' emerged as a way to compare two states of dilution or weakness in characteristics. It is often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, emphasizing the gradual evolution of language and the ability to adapt existing words to new meanings.