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

The government offered the BMA a package of measures last month in a bid to end the dispute - although the union has said elements of it were watered down at the last minute.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

That means ensuring they are well watered, properly mulched, kept safe from harm from construction projects or digging, and are treated for potential pest infestations, says Brunner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 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

“If you had a tree or some garland with 1,000 lights, it might have 800. Things will just get watered down, and so you will be paying the same, if not more, for less.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

And I watered our garden for the last time with as much water as I could, in case no one would be there soon to care for it.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat