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

Cox initially had a three strike rule for customers, but Sony alleged the company watered down its consequences for infringers to just a stern warning over time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Bass, who is facing renewed scrutiny after an analysis of the Palisades fire was watered down, did not immediately respond to a request for comment about Wednesday’s meeting.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 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

Nhamo’s mouth watered at the thought, but she knew such a large antelope was beyond her strength.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer