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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But the BMA ended the talks, saying the terms of the pay progression element had been "watered down" at the last minute.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Yet, the religious importance of the office has been watered down over time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

However, late on Monday reports said Liberal leader Sussan Ley had reached an agreement with the government on a watered down version.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

“If you had a tree or some garland with 1,000 lights, it might have 800. Things will just get watered down, and so you will be paying the same, if not more, for less.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

Peter’s mouth watered at the smell of the food, but he waited.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker