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wateriness

American  
[waw-tuh-ree-nis, wot-uh-] / ˈwɔ tə ri nɪs, ˈwɒt ə- /

noun

  1. the state or condition of being watery or diluted.


Etymology

Origin of wateriness

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; watery, -ness

Example Sentences

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But there’s something odd going on, and it’s all over Wilson’s face, in the wateriness of his gaze, the slight furrow of his brow, and the tension around his lips.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2021

Cook steadily without covering the pan until all wateriness has disappeared – about 50 minutes.

From The Guardian • May 23, 2016

Studying the wateriness of different worlds can illuminate how they evolved, says geochemist Zachary Sharp of the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, lead author of the new paper.

From US News • Aug. 9, 2010

And such a contrast from the natural wateriness of the water.

From The Guardian • Mar. 17, 2010

The native pear looks rather like an enormous russet apple but it is as hard as a turnip, and, though it is refreshing because of its wateriness, has little flavour.

From The Foundations of Japan Notes Made During Journeys Of 6,000 Miles In The Rural Districts As A Basis For A Sounder Knowledge Of The Japanese People by Scott, J.W. Robertson