watery

English

/ˈwɔːtəɹi/, /ˈwɔtəɹi/, /ˈwɑtəɹi/

adj
Definitions
  • Resembling or characteristic of water.
  • Wet, soggy or soaked with water.
  • Diluted or having too much water.
  • (of light) Thin and pale therefore suggestive of water.
  • Weak and insipid.
  • Discharging water or similar substance as a result of disease etc.
  • Tearful.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English watery inherited from Old English wæteriġ (watery) inherited from *watarīg affix from English water.

Origin

English

water

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