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watery

/ˈwɔː.tər.i/

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adjective

B1formalcommon/ˈwɔː.tər.i/

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

ruОписывает то, что содержит, напоминает или наполнено водой; часто используется для описания жидких, слабых или разбавленных жидкостей.esDescribe algo que contiene, se parece o está lleno de agua; se usa a menudo para líquidos insípidos, diluidos o de consistencia débil, o para algo que resulta aguado en textura o sabor.frQui contient, ressemble ou est rempli d'eau ; se dit souvent de liquides peu consistants, dilués ou faibles.deBezeichnet etwas, das Wasser enthält, wie Wasser ist oder an Wasser erinnert; oft abwertend für dünne, fade oder verdünnte Flüssigkeiten oder für blasse, kraftlose Dinge.ptDescreve algo que contém água, lembra água ou está cheio de água; costuma ser usado para líquidos que estão aguados, fracos ou diluídos.zh形容含有水分、像水一样,或由水构成的;也常用来形容液体稀薄、淡而无味或虚弱无力。arيصف ما يحتوي على الماء أو يشبه الماء أو يغلب عليه الماء؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف السوائل الخفيفة أو الضعيفة أو المخففة.

  1. Filled with water B1 formal

    Containing a large amount of water; saturated or soaked.

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

    ruВодянистыйeslleno de aguafrrempli d'eau / gorgé d'eaudeWässrigptEncharcado de águazh充满水的arمملوء بالماء

    Synonymes: drenchedsaturatedsoakedsoddensoggywaterlogged

  2. Wet with moisture B1 formal

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

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

    ruВлажныйesHúmedo por fluidos corporalesfrhumide de sueur ou de larmesdeFeuchtptMolhadozh湿润的arمبلل بالرطوبة

    Synonymes: dampmoist

    Antonymes: dry

  3. Resembling water B2 formal

    Having the appearance, consistency, or properties of water.

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

    ruВодянистыйesacuosofrAqueux, qui ressemble à l’eaudewässrigptAquosozh水状的arمائي

    Synonymes: aqueousfluidhydrousliquid

    Antonymes: gelatinoussolidsyrupythickviscous

  4. Overly diluted B2 informal

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

    • 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.

    ruВодянистыйesaguadofrTrop diluédeWässrigptAguadozh稀薄的arمُخَفَّف

    Synonymes: dilutedinsipidtastelessthinweak

    Antonymes: concentratedfull-bodiedrichthickviscous

  • waterier comparative form
  • wateriest superlative form