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watery

 

[ หˆwษ”หtษ™ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical quality

The term 'watery' describes a substance that contains a large amount of water or has the consistency of water. It can refer to liquids that are thin and dilute, often lacking in substance or richness. In a more metaphorical sense, 'watery' can also describe things that are overly sentimental or lacking in strength. It is commonly used in describing food or drinks that have a high water content, affecting flavor and texture. Additionally, 'watery' can describe eyes that are filled with tears.

Synonyms

dilute, fluid, liquid, runny, thin

Examples of usage

  • The soup was too watery to enjoy.
  • He had a watery smile that didn't quite reach his eyes.
  • The paint was too watery for a good coverage.

Translations

Translations of the word "watery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lรญquido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคจเฅ€เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wรคssrig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berair

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะดัะฝะธัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wodnisty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐดใฃใฝใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aquatique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acuoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sulu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌผ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vodnatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vodnatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐด็Šถ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vodnat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถtnu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sulu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acuoso

Etymology

The word 'watery' originates from the Old English term 'wรฆter', which means water. The suffix '-y' is often added in English to denote a characteristic or quality, in this case indicating something that resembles or contains water. The use of 'watery' dates back to the early use of the term in literature to describe liquids and has evolved to include metaphorical meanings relating to emotional expressions and characteristics. The history of water as a fundamental element and its centrality in nature and human experience enhances the relevance of the term 'watery' in both tangible and abstract contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,997, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.