watered

[waw-terd, wot-erd] / ˈwɔ tərd, ˈwɒt ərd /

ADJECTIVE

given water

Synonyms

STRONG

bathed doused drenched flooded hosed irrigated quenched showered sprayed sprinkled washed wet wetted

Antonyms

WEAK

dry thirsty

ADJECTIVE

diluted

Synonyms

STRONG

adulterated cut lessened mixed thinned weakened

Antonyms

WEAK

dry thirsty

Example Sentences

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Members of the European Parliament on Nov. 13 passed a tranche of climate regulations after they were watered down from their original form.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, some business groups have expressed concern at the plans, while others have argued that the government has watered down or delayed certain elements to try to keep both employers and employees happy.

From BBC

"I don't think there was anyone in a Newcastle United shirt who didn't get fed and watered that night. They were just really appreciative that we were enjoying their city."

From BBC

But his sound was watered down and he left the label, returning to grime with the 2014 hit That's Not Me, a song about rejecting commercial pressure and designer brands to be true to yourself.

From BBC

The focus of the national grooming gangs inquiry "will not change" or be "watered down", Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has insisted.

From BBC