watery
word
Definition
Containing a lot of water or looking like water. Used to describe things that are thin, runny, or diluted, like soup, eyes, or colors.
Usage & Nuances
Usually negative when describing food ('watery soup' means weak or not thick enough). 'Watery eyes' refers to tears, often from emotion or irritation. Can describe pale or diluted colors ('watery blue'). Not commonly used in formal writing.
Spanish: acuoso - aguadoPortuguese (BR): aguado - aquosoPortuguese (PT): aguado - aquosoChinese (Simplified): 稀的 - 含水的Chinese (Traditional): 稀的 - 含水的Hindi: तरल - पानी जैसाArabic: مائي - مملوء بالماء
Example Sentences
The soup tastes watery because there isn't enough chicken.
basic
My eyes get watery when I cut onions.
basic
He painted the sky in a watery blue color.
basic
The sauce turned out too watery, so I had to cook it longer.
natural
After crying, her voice was shaky and her eyes looked watery.
natural
This juice is so watery that it tastes more like water than fruit!
natural