watery
Watery means liquid or filled with water, often making things soft and sloppy.
When we talk about something being watery, it usually refers to food or drinks that have too much liquid in them. For example, if you ask for a cup of coffee but it's super weak and soggy, someone might say "this coffee is really watery." It can also describe soups or sauces that are more like water than a thick liquid. In cooking, "watery" is often used to express disappointment when something turns out too runny or unappetizing.
How common is "watery"?
Word watery is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
adjective
Resembling or characteristic of water.
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Real examples of "watery" in context
