watered
Americanadjective
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having rivers or streams.
an amply watered area.
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receiving rain or other precipitation.
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sprinkled, irrigated, etc., with water.
a poorly watered garden.
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having a wavy, lustrous pattern or marking.
watered silk.
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(of stock) issued in excess of a company's true worth.
Other Word Forms
- unwatered adjective
- well-watered adjective
Etymology
Origin of watered
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; water, -ed 2, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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These plants are very "drought-tolerant" meaning they can survive for a long time without being watered.
From BBC
Los Angeles Fire Chief Jaime Moore admitted last week that his department’s after-action report on the Palisades fire was watered down to shield top brass from scrutiny.
From Los Angeles Times
Moore, who replaced Villanueva in November, admitted that the report was watered down to shield top brass from scrutiny.
From Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore admitted Tuesday that the department’s after-action report on the Palisades fire was watered down to shield top brass from scrutiny.
From Los Angeles Times
"Santa has come early for farmers" in Northern Ireland after the UK government proposals to tax inherited farmland have been watered down, a County Down farmer has said.
From BBC
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