adj.
Pronunciation: ' wo ̇ -t ə -r ē , ' wä-
Function: adjective
Date: before 12th century
1 a : consisting of, filled with, or surrounded by water b : containing, sodden with, or yielding water or a thin liquid <a watery solution> < watery vesicles>
2 a : resembling water or watery matter especially in thin fluidity, soggy texture, paleness, or lack of savor < watery sunlight> <a watery soup> < watery diarrhea> b : exhibiting weakness and vapidity : WISHY-WASHY <a watery writing style>
– wa · ter · i · ly \ -t ə -r ə -l ē \ adverb
– wa · ter · i · ness \ -t ə -r ē -n ə s \ noun