watery

• Bezeichnet etwas, das Wasser enthält, wie Wasser ist oder an Wasser erinnert; oft abwertend für dünne, fade oder verdünnte Flüssigkeiten oder für blasse, kraftlose Dinge.

Describes something that contains, resembles, or is full of water; often used to describe thin, weak, or diluted liquids.

1. Filled with waterB1formal

   Containing a large amount of water; saturated or soaked.

   Wässrig

   • The ground was watery after the heavy rain.
   • The soup was too watery and lacked flavor.
   • His eyes were watery from the cold wind.

   Synonymedrenchedsaturatedsoakedsoddensoggywaterlogged

2. Wet with moistureB1formal

   Covered or damp with bodily fluids such as sweat or tears.

   Feucht

   • Her hands were watery from nervousness.
   • He wiped his watery forehead after the workout.
   • The baby's cheeks were watery with tears.

   Synonymedampmoist

   Antonymedry

3. Resembling waterB2formal

   Having the appearance, consistency, or properties of water.

   wässrig

   • The paint had a watery texture.
   • A watery light filtered through the clouds.
   • The drink had a watery taste, as if it was diluted.

   Synonymeaqueousfluidhydrousliquid

   Antonymegelatinoussolidsyrupythickviscous

4. Overly dilutedB2informal

   Thinned out or weakened, often resulting in a lack of flavor or substance.

   Wässrig

   • The coffee was watery and disappointing.
   • The sauce was too watery because he added too much water.
   • The broth was watery and lacked any real taste.

   Synonymedilutedinsipidtastelessthinweak

   Antonymeconcentratedfull-bodiedrichthickviscous