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Comparative for containing, soaked in, or covered in water
“It sat upon the muddy, grassy bank near the pier that extended into the watery swamp beyond.”
Comparative for consisting of, containing, or resembling water
“Her eyes were inflamed and had a watery discharge.”
Comparative for thin, bland or tasteless, especially as a result of containing too much water
“Why do some consumers prefer a strong espresso and others a watery coffee?”
Comparative for weak or faint in strength or intensity, as if diluted by water
“With a sigh of relief, she had watched the steel grey clouds roll away and watery sunshine glimmer through.”
(of a person's eyes) Comparative for weepy, or full of tears
“Katie looked up at her with questioning blue eyes, still watery with tears.”
Comparative for maritime or aquatic in character, nature or use
Comparative for dribbly, drooly, or slobbery suggests excessive saliva or liquid discharge from the mouth
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