wateriness
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wateriness
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at 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
"Chewing mesembryanthemum" was one of Trafford's favourite images,—no doubt the reader knows that abundant fleshy Mediterranean weed and the weakly unpleasant wateriness of its substance.
From Marriage by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
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