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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 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

At the height of summer some plants, like a monstera, can be watered two or three times a week.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

These plants are very "drought-tolerant" meaning they can survive for a long time without being watered.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

But my mouth watered at the thought of biting into it, enjoying the second of happiness it would give me.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani