washy

• Veraltetes Adjektiv mit der Bedeutung schwach, wässrig oder ohne Gehalt, Kraft oder Farbe.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning weak, watery, or lacking in substance, force, or color.

1. Overly diluted or weakB2informal

   Describes a liquid that is too watery or thin, lacking strength or flavor.

   Wässrig

   • The soup was washy and had no taste.
   • He complained that the coffee was washy and weak.
   • The paint mixture was too washy to cover the wall properly.

   Synonymedilutedflavorlessinsipidrunnytastelessthinwateryweak

   Antonymeconcentratedpotentstrongthick

2. Faded or lacking colorB2informal

   Having lost its original freshness, brightness, or intensity of color.

   Verblasst

   • The old photograph was washy and barely visible.
   • Her dress looked washy after many washes.
   • The sunset was beautiful but the colors were a bit washy.

   Synonymebleachedcolorlessdullfadedlifelesspalewan

   Antonymebrightcolorfuldeeprichvivid