watered

American  

[waw-terd, wot-erd] / ˈwɔ tərd, ˈwɒt ərd /

adjective

1. having rivers or streams.

   an amply watered area.

2. receiving rain or other precipitation.

3. sprinkled, irrigated, etc., with water.

   a poorly watered garden.

4. having a wavy, lustrous pattern or marking.

   watered silk.

5. (of stock) issued in excess of a company's true worth.

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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

"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

Already, these rules are being watered down in the name of “modernization.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The directive has become increasingly watered down over the last three years as Bass carved out more and more areas from being subjected to streamlined applications.

From Los Angeles Times

“I want pure syrup on pancakes, not that watered down junk,” said Watkins, who said he brings his own maple syrup to Cracker Barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal

My eyes watered as I fixed them to her forehead.

From Los Angeles Times