watery
UK: ˈwɔːtəri | US: ˈwɔːtəri
adj. containing or resembling water; thin or diluted
adj. (of eyes) tearful or moist
adj. (of color) pale or weak
The word "watery" combines the Old English root "water" (from Proto-Germanic *watōr) with the suffix "-y," which forms adjectives meaning "characterized by" or "resembling." The suffix "-y" traces back to Old English "-ig," used to create descriptive terms. Over time, "watery" evolved to describe things that are diluted, moist, or pale—retaining a clear connection to the properties of water itself.
The soup was too watery and lacked flavor.
Her eyes grew watery as she listened to the sad story.
The artist used watery blue tones to paint the sky.
The ground became watery after the heavy rain.
His explanation felt watery and unconvincing.