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wa·ter·y
 watery
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- pronunciation:
- waw
t
ri
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
waterier, wateriest |
| definition 1: |
pertaining to or consisting of water.
- antonyms:
- dry
- similar words:
- aqueous
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| definition 2: |
containing water, esp. in excessive amounts.
watery oatmeal- antonyms:
- thick
- similar words:
- aqueous, thin
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| definition 3: |
like or suggestive of water; liquid.
- similar words:
- aqueous
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| definition 4: |
not forceful or distinctive; weak; vague.
a watery pink colora watery speech- similar words:
- wishy-washy
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| definition 5: |
full of tears.
watery eyes- similar words:
- tearful
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| related words: |
damp, fluid, tasteless, weak |
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| derivation: |
wateriness (n.) |
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